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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.94
vs
3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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More telephoto lens reach
120 mm
vs
88 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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Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism
vs
Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
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Higher-res screen
786k
vs
346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
