DSLR vs. Mirrorless vs. Point and Shoot Cameras
Each camera has their benefits and draw backs-- you can choose
Taking those really pretty pictures with a nice sharp subject in focus and a blurry background comes with skill. You might have thought how can you take a photo like that and to be honest its done in Manual, not in automatic, which everyone uses. You can use the Manual Setting with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. If you are deciding on what kind of camera you would like to choose to help you take those amazing pictures you always wanted to take you should keep reading.
Point and shoot
So you’re interested in taking nice photos and you need a camera that will give you the settings to take those great pictures with amazing bokeh. A simple point and shoot camera is not what you’re looking for. Many times tourists use these cameras just to get the job done. They do not give you the manual settings you need to get those sharp pictures you’re looking for. What you need is a Mirrorless or a DSLR camera.
Mirrorless Camera
A mirrorless camera has it’s benefits. It is light in weight so it is easy to take with you on long trips. You don’t have to worry about bulkiness because it sits lightly in your bag. You are able to choose your lenses, unlike a point and shoot camera, ranging from a wide angle lens to a telephoto lens. However, the lens options you have with a Mirrorless camera are not as extensive as those you might find with a DSLR camera. Also, you have the ability to use autofocus and hybrid sensors with a mirrorless but the quality of the photo depends on the individual company or camera purchased.
A major disadvantage with mirrorless cameras is how the image is relayed to the viewfinder unlike with a DSLR camera. The image you see in the viewfinder is only a representation of what it might be and not actually what the image us; however, with a DSLR camera, it shows you the image as it is in the view finder.
DSLR Camera
The disadvantages really under weigh the advantages to owning a DSLR camera in comparison to the latter two options. A DSLR camera is a little bulky because it carries both a mirror and a prism, so it is harder to carry around with you on long trips. However, you have more options to choose with lenses and the quality of photos are excellent. DSLR cameras are responsive and quick, which means that even in fast moving situations events can be captured with ease.
My camera
My first camera is a DSLR Nikon and I chose it for various reasons. I wanted a camera that would be a beginner to intermediate camera giving me the ability to learn on it and transition into something a little more professional down the line. My Nikon D5600 takes excellent quality images— I have auto-focus and manual focus, 24 MP, and selective image senor to help me choose my focus. You can see the pictures I have taken with my DSLR camera on my Instagram here.
If you’re interested in learning about the types of cameras you can use for beginners I can write another article on that including my favorite picks for cameras and price ranges to help you choose something to help you in your own photography journey.
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Rosa de Saron C.