Mirrorless vs. DSLR Camera

AAFT India
2 min readApr 12, 2023

A mirrorless camera? Does that mean a camera without a lens? Because lenses are made of mirrors or glasses, isn’t it tricky? In this article, we are going to talk about, umm…, lenses? Or cameras without a mirror or lens? Any guesses? This is going to be all about two different cameras, which you would know if you had enrolled yourself in any photography courses, whether it could be a B.A. in Photography or a short photography Diploma course. Anyway, let’s get back to the topic that we left in the middle of the road. Yes, we are going to talk about two distinct types of cameras, i.e., Mirrorless and DSLR. Let’s explore the differences and an effective way to learn the technicalities of both cameras.

The Epic Difference: Mirrorless and DSLR Camera

This is one of the most common confusions that occur with many amateur photographers as they get deeper into the world of photography. This will help many passionate photographers and hobby photographers alike.

Mirrorless Camera:

It is an advanced digital camera without a mirror and interchangeable lenses. Since it has no reflex mirror in between the light and sensor, the light reaches directly to the digital sensor, which enhances the image and makes it more reliable. It is a more advanced, lightweight digital camera that is also able to produce images and more stable videos in a variety of resolutions, including 4K, 6.6K, and 8K. It is also known as the Compact System Camera (CSC).

DSLR Camera:

A digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) is a camera with a single-reflex mirror between the light and a solid-state image sensor. The availability and lack of a single-reflex mirror is the difference between a Mirrorless camera and a DSLR camera.

To better understand the world of photography and the technical way to use Mirrorless and DSLR cameras, one should enrol in some of the best photography courses that will give them deep, insightful knowledge about cameras and also not let them think, “How do I know all of this.” One can enroll in photography diploma courses as well as, just after passing the 12th grade, pursue a bachelor’s degree in B.A. in Photography.

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