Talking to my wife, whose opinion weighs as much as 2 of mine or yours
, we notice that the depth of field on the focus is much better in #2. The detail in the ukulele's back, which should be the center of the shot, is finer in #2, and whether more accurate or not, the coloration in #2 seems more interesting to me.
My goal in taking these picture is to accurately represent my work, which either can do, and also to make the photos seductive to my audience. I am currently thinking that the new camera is the better tool overall, but have till end of day on the 27th to change my mind. Looking at eBay my old camera seems to be worth between 200 and 350, which would lessen the pain.