damage add buffs like the BW gets is all.
From what I hear sorc's have a better aoe line, BWs better dot line , both are glass cannons though.
Magus is the utility caster (ala Engineer) i.e. gimped damage for erm... I'm sure there's a reason
1 of the lvl40 Magus in my guild is often top for damage in scenarios,they aint all gimped for dmg.