As the name suggests, a mirrorless camera is one that doesn’t require a mirror, a key component of a DSLR (which stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex, the word “reflex” referring to the reflective ...

The best mirrorless cameras are able to keep up with you no matter the shooting environment. Despite being around for a some time, mirrorless cameras are proving ever-popular with new and veteran ...

Take the lens off of a film SLR or a digital SLR and you’ll find yourself staring into a mirror. In fact, mirrors have been essential camera components for more than 150 years—that is, of course, ...

The vast majority of new cameras are mirrorless, but there are still DSLRs on sale, both new and used. I've tested hundreds of cameras and am here to explain to fundamental differences between these ...

Epson introduced the world to the first mirrorless digital camera, the R-D1, in 2004, and photographers weren’t sure what to make of it. But in the decade-plus since every major camera company has ...

The A1 has an incredibly small body, considering the amount of technology that's packed in. It's the same size as the A7S III and weighs just 40 grams more at 737 grams (with a battery). While it ...

Mirrorless cameras are here to stay. The argument to own one isn't only about them being small and lightweight anymore, because nowadays many mirrorless shooters rival DSLRs in image quality — ...

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated March 5th, 2026 Well over a decade after Panasonic introduced the first mirrorless camera, they now dominate the ...

It's been a great year for mirrorless cameras, but which have emerged at the head of the pack? We analysed the reviews of 10 of the highest-profile releases to produce an accurate Metascore ranking.

Digital cameras today tend to fall under one of two categories: SLR or mirrorless. What’s the difference? And why does it matter? To find out, let’s take a quick trip through the history of the medium ...