In this article, we will be drawing comparisons between DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras on various factors which would enable you to effectively evaluate your buying options and make an optimum choice.
Photographs are one of the most beautiful ways to preserve your cherished memories. It is an abstract art form which has evolved over decades and centuries. Modern-day photography which was invented somewhere in the 1800s has since then gained rapid prominence and today is a well-recognized art form and a lucrative career option. From the dawn of the 21st century, photography has become one of the most accessible art forms across the globe. Everyone has access to a decent camera, not necessarily meaning a DSLR, but a good quality phone camera. Portrait, Wildlife, Sports, Fashion, Architectural are some of the well-known genres of photography. With the advent of social media platforms getting the perfect photograph has become important than never before and it is slowly evolving into a medium and form of storytelling.
There has been substantial development with regard to the photography equipment, be it fancy tripods, cameras with several filters, aesthetic lenses etc. Therefore a photophile is spoilt for choices and has a tough time deciding on selecting the right equipment. Professionals have always had a debate regarding which one is superior; DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras. Here, we will be drawing comparisons between both on various factors which would enable you to effectively evaluate your buying options and make an optimum choice. So what’s say, let’s begin. Here is a brief introduction about the two:
Digital Single-lens Reflex Camera (DSLR)
DSLR integrates the functionalities of both a single-lens reflex camera and a digital sensor for imaging. Through a mirror present inside, it directs the light to the lens and then to the viewfinder. There is no processing that takes place in between the shot.
Mirrorless Cameras
Mirrorless Cameras, unlike DSLR, do not have a reflex mirror and an optical viewfinder. Processing takes place inside through the lenses and image sensor.
Let’s talk about the differences now by comparing some crucial factors:
Auto-Focus Speed: When it comes to auto-focus, though mirrorless cameras have vastly improved their auto-focus speeds, they still haven’t managed to match the DSLR, which is still considered the optimum choice for photographing fast-moving objects. Due to this, they (DSLR) remain the first choice for Wildlife and Sports photography.
Lighting Requirements: Mirrorless Cameras, in a low-light environment, may not perform to the best of its capabilities and the image may come out as grainy. The DSLR proves to be the better choice for shooting in low-light conditions. When the shooting conditions are normal/ are devoid of any challenges both of them perform to the same level with no difference found in the quality.
Size: DSLR Cameras are usually pretty large and heavy, thanks to the complex mechanisms that fit into them. However, Mirrorless Cameras are compact and way lighter, enabling you to carry them with relative ease.
Battery Performance: Well, this depends on the screens you use for image previewing. If you’re an avid user of LCD screens for viewing the images, then both (DSLR and Mirrorless) offer the same level of battery life. It is to be noted that DSLR has the ability to shoot without LCD screens which tend to save a lot of battery. So ultimately it comes down to your working style. However, both of them come with removable batteries, thus proving to be flexible.
Lenses and additional accessories: DSLR, being the earlier to come out, provides easier access to a large variety of lenses and other accessories. Mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, having come into being only recently, are restricted to a fewer number of lenses and accessories. However, this is reducing and more and more lenses for mirrorless cameras are coming out.
Shooting Speed: Mirrorless Cameras can capture more images at higher shutter speeds when compared to DSLR. The reason for this is the simpler design and mechanism of mirrorless cameras which the DSLR does not boast of.
Videography: When it comes to taking videos then mirrorless cameras have an edge over DSLR in terms of quality (some even offering 4K resolution). Due to the mirror being held up in the DSLR, capturing videos slightly becomes harder.
Price: Both DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras are priced on similar lines with not much a big difference. Therefore money is not being a major differentiating factor. However, certain DSLR’s are available as body-only i.e. that is without the lenses and other accessories. Therefore you must take into consideration the price of additional accessories in your budget and choose accordingly.
Well, this was our article where we drew comparisons between DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras on various factors. While selecting between the two, do take into consideration factors such as the place of filming, the aesthetic you want to bring about apart, your working styles and convenience apart from the various parameters discussed above in order to make an optimum choice that enables you to create photographs that are equally stunning and visually deep and appealing by using minimal resources. Photographs are one of the most beautiful ways to preserve your cherished memories. It is an abstract art form that has evolved over decades and centuries. Modern-day photography which was invented somewhere in the 1800s has since then gained rapid prominence and today is a well-recognized art form and a lucrative career option.
With the advent of social media platforms getting the perfect photograph has become important than never before and it is slowly evolving into a medium and form of storytelling. Professionals have always had a debate regarding which one is superior; DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras with the technology improving at a rapid speed. This article will surely clear away all the doubts you had while selecting between the two irrespective of you being a beginner or professional. Hope you enjoyed reading the article!!! Feel free to type in your thoughts on the article in the comment box below.
