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Less expensive
$599 vs
$1200 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher max flash sync
1/4000
vs
1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster RAW shooting
12.2 fps
vs
4.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos