I was not stating that the tests say one way or another Mike. I am telling you my opinion as I have owned both. I know what both are capable of. I guess that counts for nothing though these days. So many people make assessments without actually using the equipment.
Yes the price difference does not yeld a 50% increase in performance, but there is in my mind at least a 20% increase in performance.
Luna, the images while taken minutes apart could have been taken for several minutes. I think the imaging runs where over 30 odd minutes.