DSLR
DSLR cameras are now a dying breed, with most manufacturers having switched focus to mirrorless technology. DSLR cameras still offer some advantages, though: they often incredibly cheap at the lower end, with better battery life in general, and come with decades of previously released lenses to choose from.
For
- Better battery life
- Decades-worth of lenses
- Cheaper at low-end
- Many prefer OVF
Against
- Limited new releases
- Bulky and heavy
- 5-axis IBIS rare
Mirrorless
Mirrorless cameras tend to have shorter battery life thanks to the EVF/screen combo, and won't please OVF purists. However, they usually more compact, better at video and, with manufacturers prioritizing them, now have many more lenses available for them. They're probably the best bet for most people.
For
- Often lighter and compact
- Better for video
- Faster shooting speed
- 5-axis IBIS common
Against
- Poorer battery life
- One decade of lenses
- Many prefer OVFs
