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Bigger pixels
~ 4.79
vs
3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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More telephoto lens reach
158 mm
vs
83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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More cross-type AF points
9
vs
1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
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Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism
vs
Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
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More viewfinder magnification
0.63x
vs
0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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More AF points
39
vs
11
More AF points improve autofocus
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps
vs
5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
5.9 fps
vs
5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light