JAKARTA - Mirrorless cameras have increased in popularity in recent years. In addition to being smaller, portable, more suitable for a generation that loves to travel and is able to take advantage of emerging lightweight technologies. Now, many manufacturers are looking to expand their line of mirrorless cameras, which has made its development even more rapid in recent years.

A mirrorless camera is not having a Reflection mirror in its body. This camera does not reflect light in the traditional way that we are familiar with in DSLR cameras. Instead, light from the lens is sent directly to the sensor which is displayed via the LCD screen on the back and through the viewfinder.

In this type of camera, your shooting takes a bit of getting used to, as all viewfinder options are the screen rather than the mirror itself. However, the benefits provided by this camera outweigh the downsides.

The absence of a mirror in the body shows excellent weight-saving capabilities but also a much faster shooting speed. Even ideal for sports and wildlife photographers. Because there is very good image stabilization.

This camera is also very useful because it has a live representation of the image of the object in the viewfinder before you press the shutter button. Most mirrorless cameras have quieter operations.

Many well-known brands such as Canon, Nikon, and Sony have made big claims about the future of the mirrorless camera world. All these manufacturers continue to develop their product lines rapidly. Mirrorless options are also gaining traction quickly in the professional world and the system looks set to surpass traditional DSLRs in the years to come.

A test that tests the toughness of mirrorless cameras recently appeared. Tests of this camera were carried out in various settings. Its lightweight is also tested when the camera is taken for travel. The test locations were carried out around urban and rural areas.

This test is also carried out in conditions of a battery that is always on, to measure the resistance of its power during the trip. In addition, it is also seen from the aspect of ease of operation, weight, ergonomics, and completeness of its features.

From these various tests, here are the best mirrorless cameras for 2021:

1. Best overall – Canon R5

2. The best specs in the game – Sony A1

3. Best for beginners– Nikon Z5

4. Best lightweight camera – Panasonic Lumix S5

5. Best for wildlife photography – Panasonic Lumix G9

6. Best for photographers on the move – Canon R

7. Best for small and compact setups – Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark IV

8. Best for printing – Sony A7R mark IV

9. Best for stable performance – Fujifilm X-T4

10. Best for budget option – Sony A6000 Compact


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