It's the era of mirrorless cameras, have DSLR cameras really gone out of fashion?

Vn-Z.vn November 24, 2023, More than 10 years ago, many people said that "mirrorless cameras are the future in photography". Now that we are about to enter 2024, are DSLR cameras still an option for you to invest in?


The popular camera market in the world is currently largely divided into three major companies in the camera industry including Sony, Canon and Nikon. All three of these companies have mainly focused on developing mirrorless cameras. Sony, being the pioneer in this field, then Canon and Nikon also continued to gradually pause the development of new DSLR camera models. The most advanced camera Canon EOS-1D X Mark III was launched by Canon 3 years ago. This is still the top DSLR that mirrorless cameras still cannot catch up with.

In 2022, it was reported that Nikon would withdraw from the DSLR camera business to focus resources on mirrorless cameras.




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In fact, current DSLR cameras have not completely lost their advantages. This model still has advantages for both professional photographers and casual photography lovers, DSLR is still a reasonable choice.


You and I will compare the advantages between DSLR and mirrorless cameras. First, equip yourself with a little basic knowledge: What are DSLR, Mirrorless, Compact cameras?


Basically, DSLR is a camera with a mirror, a digital camera DSLR is "D (Digital) S (Singer) L (Lens) R (Reflex)". If translated into Vietnamese, we can easily say it is digital single lens reflex.

As for Mirrorless cameras, it's basically the same as DSLR cameras, but there are some differences: DSLRs have mirrors and Mirrorless cameras don't have mirrors.

In this article we focus on DSLR and Mirrorless. First, compare the advantages of DSLR and mirrorless cameras:


1. Price


Currently, SLR cameras of the same level are cheaper than mirrorless cameras, many old SLR cameras are very affordable, you can buy a pretty good full-frame camera for only a few million dong.



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If the budget is not enough then an old SLR is a good choice, if the camera quality is good then a normal photography enthusiast can use it for five or six years without a big problem.



2. Function


In terms of basic photography capabilities, there is not much difference in the effects of mirrorless cameras and SLR cameras of the same level, but the advantage of mirrorless cameras lies in the ability to record video. , anti-shake, Focus and other aspects are all relatively professional, of course the camera function of a high-end flagship SLR camera is not bad but it may be a bit bulky. So, if your photography needs are not great, you can still consider buying an SLR camera.


3. Lens


Lens is an important factor affecting the choices of many people. The lenses of SLR cameras and mirrorless cameras are not interchangeable. Mirrorless cameras can use SLR lenses through a mount adapter, but the focusing efficiency will decrease and operations will be complicated. More cumbersome, the convenience of mirrorless cameras will also be affected. So, if you want to switch from an SLR camera to a mirrorless camera, it is not simply a matter of changing the camera body, but also updating some lenses, this is why many people advise newcomers to go directly Choose a mirrorless camera.


You can learn more about mounts, lenses... here

https://vn-z.vn/threads/ngam-ong- Kinh-may-anh-la-gi-cac-loai-ngam-ong- Kinh.15809/


If you are an old SLR user and already have multiple lenses then you need to think twice because after all there are still SLR models on sale.


4. Appearance



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Mirrorless cameras are much more compact, more convenient and lighter, this is one of its advantages, those who often go out to take photos know that although the camera body and lens are only a few hundred grams lighter, They will feel much more comfortable taking photos.



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However, from another perspective, many photographers are still used to using SLR cameras, not because SLR cameras are more effective and have better shooting effects, but because many customers only know about cameras. SLR, with its rugged design, large and long lens system (this may be inconvenient for some non-professionals). But for photographers, it means professionalism.




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Summary:


If you are a newbie or a player who is not short of money as well as those who need to record video, it is currently better to buy a mirrorless camera; If you are someone who does not have enough money, does not need to shoot much video and simply takes photography as a hobby to record everyday life, as well as those who have used old SLR cameras, you can Consider an SLR camera and switch to a mirrorless camera when your budget is sufficient.


Mirrorless cameras really have many improvements and powerful features for users. They are often lighter and more compact than DSLRs, but still capable of taking high quality photos.


However, choosing a camera should depend on personal needs and usage goals. If you're a professional photographer who needs flexible lens options, solid performance, and long-term use, a DSLR still has its advantages.


The most important thing is to determine your intended use and learn carefully about the specific features of each type of camera before deciding to buy.
 
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