Thread: DSLR for Macro

DSLR has 3 distinct advantage over mirrorless that many people do not think/know about. Depending on your need, these 3 advantages may mean DSLR is the better tool.

First is that because composing and waiting for a good shot does not use power, battery end up lasting far longer. when you do serious photography rather than just point and shoot, you will spend a lot of time composing, thinking, and waiting for the right moment. The larger the sensor the more power the mirrorless uses while being left on.

Second is that DSLRs usually are larger, therefore have more space internally, therefore have batteries with larger capacity. Mirrorless on the other hand almost always compete on size (the smaller the better) so they end up often sacrificing space for battery and end up with a smaller battery for a comparative camera.

Third is that DSLRs usually have more durable body, Magnesium or carbon fibre frame with rubber and ABS plastic shell. you can drop DSLRs on concrete floor and they rarely will break. This is a product of being physically large and tradition. Many mirrorless cameras have shiny polished metal shell with nice anodised colours , they look great, but they are not as robust.

Point 2 and 3 probably no longer apply to the new Canon EOS R, this camera uses the same LP-E6N battery that is used in other DSLRs and made of similar body structure.