Which one is best? and Why?Which camera should I buy? Shall I buy DSLR or Mirrorless camera systems ? common questions nowadays photographers having nowadays. get straight that both cameras doing the same thing, clicking photo is the main aim. both are having the difference in the mechanism of taking photographs. but each has its PLUS and MINUS. I researched them both and found something interesting today.
First, you have to understand the basics of Photography. you should they knew that ,
what is shutter speed?
what is Aperture?
what is ISO?
what is lens?
what is Sensor? how it works?
normal or basic mechanism of the camera.
you can either hit the search button on this blog or google is free anyway. my meaning is to first clear with your basics.
DSLR cameras
A digital single-lens reflex camera (also called digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film. The reflex design scheme is the primary difference between a DSLR and other digital cameras. In the reflex design, light travels through the lens, then to a mirror that alternates to send the image to either the viewfinder or the image sensor.
The traditional alternative would be to have a viewfinder with its own lens, hence the term “single lens” for this design. By using only one lens, the viewfinder of a DSLR presents an image that will not differ substantially from what is captured by the camera’s sensor. A DSLR differs from non-reflex single-lens digital cameras in that the viewfinder presents a direct optical view through the lens, rather than being captured by the camera’s image sensor and displayed by a digital screen.
A mirrorless Cameras
A mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) features a single, removable lens and uses a digital display system rather than an optical viewfinder. The word “mirrorless” indicates that the camera does not have an optical mirror or an optical viewfinder like a conventional Single-lens reflex camera (SLR), but an electronic viewfinder which displays what the camera image sensor sees. In many mirrorless models, the mechanical shutter remains. Like an SLR, an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera accepts any of a series of interchangeable lenses compatible with the lens mount of that camera. A mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is an alternative for the market standard DSLR.
Compared to DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras are mechanically simpler and are often smaller, lighter, and quieter (since their electronic shutter is used) due to the elimination of the moving mirror and mechanical shutter. With the latest phase-detect autofocus available on some mirrorless cameras, autofocus speed and accuracy (in some models) has been shown to be as good as DSLRs. But due to low battery life and low buffers (to save battery), DSLR is still the standard for professional photography Additionally, the lack of a moving mirror reduces vibration that can result from blurred images in super telephoto lenses when using a slow shutter speed. The space reclaimed from not having a mirror-box reduces the size of the camera but it is added to each of the lenses.
If we COMPARE both ( which is not ideal comparison though),
the thing I got first in both is
SIZE
DSLR cameras are bigger than mirrorless cameras because they have to include the prism and mirror. So if you are
someone who likes traveling light with your camera systems, mirrorless is your option. I am using DSLR Right now, but as I love traveling I want something that fits in my hand though packed with full feature will be my choice.
Autofocus
Focusing matters ! and I believe that both cameras can do this job very well, in fact, mirrorless is good at this. they are fast enough to capture and packed with some inbuilt features that can enhance autofocusing in camera.
Screens and preview factors
With a DSLR, the optical viewfinder shows you exactly what the camera will capture. With a mirrorless camera, you get a preview of the image on-screen. Some mirrorless cameras offer an electronic viewfinder that simulates the optical viewfinder. but in the mirrorless camera, it is like you are watching what the camera wants to show you, somewhat it can affect the result in the postediting phase also. point this as the minus in mirrorless camera. So, if you are shooting in good light, both camera will give their best.
Quality for Photo and video at same
no doubt positive mark to mirrorless technology, mirrorless cameras are made for video shooting.DSLRs can’t use phase detection with the mirror up while recording video, so they have to use the slower, less accurate, contrast-detection focus methods. So if you are planning to be a cinematographer, a mirrorless camera is your option.
speed and processing
both cameras are having their fastest shutter speed and slowest one. so both are equal according to me. but due to the absence of shutter mirrorless will perform faster with accuracy in photography. we should focus on that too. The lack of a mirror makes it easier to take image after image. The simpler mechanics of mirrorless cameras allow them to shoot more photos per second, at higher shutter speeds.
into processing phase, both cameras have their own criteria. high models have a faster processor inside it while mirrorless having upgraded version of the software and maybe we will get the camera with RAM in future ! just my prediction hahaha.
Battery life
the battery is not an issue nowadays, improving technology giving their best to long last the power for both cameras.
lens and modern accessories. plus both have removable batteries so you can take spare batteries with you.
Lens and accessories
DSLR are very old and from the origin of photography, many lens and accessories have been made for them. so you have a wider range of lens and equipment for DSLR.
mirrorless cameras are modern and new, though they also having good lens and accessories. and who knows companies also making something new every day so we will get the lens for mirrorless camera soon.
So, the main thing is to choose the camera according to your needs and your work, both have their plus and minus. all you have to do is list the feature you want in your camera and compare both, that’s it. camera Or Mirrorless camera? which one is better? ever got this question in your Mind. lets solve together this.