Mirrorless VS DSLR Cameras - What's the difference?!

Mirrorless VS DSLR EXPLAINED by me! Having used both systems, I give you my thoughts and opinions on dslrs and mirrorless cameras.

0:00 Intro
0:22 Camera Basics
2:33 Optical VS EVF Viewfinder
5:47 Low Light
6:00 Weight
6:28 Image Quality
7:46 Shooting Experience
8:04 Sharpness + Focus
9:09 Speed
9:31 Silent Shutter
9:46 Battery Life
11:05 Lens Options + Accessories
11:43 Touch Screen
12:03 Price
12:45 Video
13:12 Closing Thoughts

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[JessicaKobeissi]

Just wanted to say a few things:
1. All photos showed for comparisons are straight out of camera with NO editing or retouching (6:47 and 8:59 notably). Any photos that are retouched are shown on their own, and are written that they are edited and retouched. Personally I like to see edited photos when I watch reviews so I wanted to include them.
2. These are my own thoughts and opinions based on MY experience using both mirrorless and DSLR in photoshoot situations. Every photographer will have their own experience and it will be different to the next photographer.
3. At the end of the day, the best camera is the one you have in your hands!! Good luck!!

[olesia]

OKAY, BUT JESSICA LOOKS SO DAMN GOOD IN THIS VIDEO! Mama, you glowing

[MiguelQuilesJr]

Well said! That Sony A7IV is looking good on you ;)

[JasmineDreams]

I literally just upgraded to Mirrorless myself. The sharpness was a big factor for me, because I find it a lot easier to soften photos than to sharpen photos in post, and I need sharp photos more often than soft photos. I also do video sometimes, and mirrorless has been way better for quickly and easily toggling back and forth between photo & video. I agree about the battery life issue, but I’m already used to carrying a bunch extra of batteries with me anyways because of my anxiety even with my old DSLR lol, so no big difference for me 😂 I’m happy so far!

Oh, and I also switched from Canon to Sony.

Great video!

[KristinaSandnes]

For portraits I prefer DSLR ! It gives a nice soft look. Mirrorless gives very sharp images, so perfect for street photography. You can quickly snap photos on the go and get sharp images. I own a mirrorless camera now, but I really miss my DSLR camera for portraits. Mirrorless is easier to use - sharp, fast, eye tracking. However mirrorless SUCK the life out of the battery, lol.

[lelaam]

I think the reason mirrorless cameras are sharper and 'super crisp' is because most of them use newly released, clinically sharp lenses, which isn't the case with DSLRs. In my opinion, if one wanted to upgrade to mirrorless, while also wanting to maintain a 'softer' look, they can use older lenses with an adapter for portraits while taking advantage of fast autofocus and live view that mirrorless cameras offer.

[Asiangirlshot]

Very great video! I am a beginner in photography and I learn a lot watching your video.

[The_Essential_Light]

This is a very well done video that clearly explains the difference between the two types of cameras.

[LEGiTdaLiZARD]

The hype is real!! This is coming from a long time Canon 5D Mark IV user. I love my Canon R6 so much.❤️ But I loooove that crispness and the eye tracking, that’s what sold me on it. I think you can add softness in editing if that’s a main concern. Definitely gotta try out Canon’s mirrorless options Jessica!!👏🏼

[stephen.]

I love eye autofocus. It makes taking portraits so much easier

[wilf.x]

Jessica, you need to get onto Canon about letting you trial an R5 or an R6 (or even an R3) you can use all of your EF lenses with an adapter whilst you build up a collection of R mount lenses

[itsellevee]

best explanation I've see thus far, thanks Jessica!

[megankan]

I currently own and use a DSLR but have been seeing all over social media that people use mirrorless now. but i love this video because i feel like i have a better understanding of the two. I would love a mirrorless for travel.

[jessykinman]

Super surprised you had issues with battery life. When my best friend who seconds shoots weddings for me who uses a canon 5D Mark IV (I use a Sony A7Riii) she has to change her batteries multiple times and I never have to change my batteries during the wedding day.
Also I can see so much better in direct like with the EVF over the OVF. I think it just takes a week or so to get used to.

[antoniorivera]

If you shoot weddings and editorial type of photography there's no question that mirrorless is the way to go. You'll never miss a shot because wrong exposure or have to look behind the camera again which is way more artistic plus, the low light performance is out of this world. For studio, architectural and landscape etc., DSLR still relevant cause is cheaper and now you can get a pro level camera for less than $2k. Cell phones are getting super good cameras need to get better software to keep up w HDR on phones and realistic looking imaging. Cheers!

[pxlatedstudios]

Pretty good job explaining the differences between the camera types. I have 2 DSLRs and 2 Mirrorless cameras and prefer the mirrorless because of their size and because I can see that my exposure and settings are where I want them. It's made me shoot in Manual way more than I used to.

Actually, I believe that Canon's mirrorless cameras have more lens options because of the EF-EOS R Mount adapter. You can use RF, EF, and EF-S lenses on Canon's R cameras. Sony also has a lot of E-mount lenses to choose from for their mirrorless cameras.

[harryvuemedia]

Reason why I recommend Mirrorless cameras over DSLR is because of the technology. DSLR are inferior to Mirrorless in every way no matter how many times people have tried to prove me wrong that DSLR are still better than Mirrorless, they always get shot down. Mirrorless has so many more features that makes it a great camera overall. Features such as Eye-autofocus, face detection, LIVE view, silent shooting, Electronic View Finder, 5-axis stabilization, 500+ focus points, and so much more. I dont recommend anyone to invest in DSLR cameras anymore since they are outdated and are still overpriced. The future of cameras is mirrorless and I'm glad that Sony invested so much into mirrorless back in 2013 or else we would still be stuck with DSLR to this day. In the next 5-8 years, we will see a shutterless camera when Global shutters or stacked C-MOS sensors becomes more affordable and better.

[bennydarko]

Another banger video. I just made the Jump from an entry level Canon dslr to the Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless camera and I love it. It's powerful for photos and videos.

[coolcat]

Generally a good discussion, but two major issues: 1. IQ: DSLRs do not produce softer images. What you are seeing are differences in lenses and at most different choices regarding Bayer-AA filters. Some DSLRs and MILCs use them, some don't. Also, due to the need to perform AF on the sensor, a number of (in particular Sony) mirrorless cameras can produce striping or banding artefacts. DSLRs that focus on still photography do not have these issues. 2. EVF. You should have made a bigger point about the lag the EVFs produce. For anything that moves, one is always a bit behind the action. The standard refresh rate also is anything but pleasant when panning. Some models offer higher refresh rates as an option but these eat into the battery even more so than the standard EVF usage already does. I find some of the stuttering that can occur with EVFs very off-putting as well. For instance, if one engages AF on a Fuji or Panasonic, the EVF stutters. Many EVFs reduce the resolution during AF. For someone who wants a WYSIWYG experience, EVFs can be great (except when you use flash), but for anyone who is easily irritated by lag, stuttering, temporary loss of resolution, artificial looking white balance, etc. an OVF is far better.

[AmaraARW]

Not sure if it was changed, but by default the screens on Sony cameras aren't super bright, but the settings can be changed to make them much brighter. Definitely needed shooting on sunny days