If you’re choosing a new camera, the many options can make the choice more overwhelming than ever. While DSLR cameras are popular for amateur and professional digital photography, they are large and heavy. A mirrorless camera, by contrast, offers many of the same benefits of a DSLR—in particular interchangeable camera lenses—but it is much lighter and more compact because it has no mirror, or reflex lens. In other words, it is only a little larger than some point-and-shoot cameras but has more professional-level capabilities.
Thanks to their slimmer design, mirrorless cameras are increasingly popular among professional photographers and amateurs alike. In particular, they are a great option for travel or outdoor photography that requires equipment to be hauled around in a camera backpack or other camera bag.
Mirrorless cameras also offer video capabilities that can serve users well if they are shooting a vlog or even a short indie film project.