The sensor outputs raw data unless a JPEG encoder is present, so it makes sense that they would save money by not including that particular feature.
RAW stills are considered a professional feature primarily because the average consumer's needs are better met with JPEG, not because RAW is an expensive feature to implement (unless you count the additional storage requirements).
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The sensor outputs raw data unless a JPEG encoder is present, so it makes sense that they would save money by not including that particular feature.
RAW stills are considered a professional feature primarily because the average consumer's needs are better met with JPEG, not because RAW is an expensive feature to implement (unless you count the additional storage requirements).