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...but the only way to tell would be to use the same exact lens on both cameras being compared, or at the very least, a lens with the same maximum aperture and focal length. i would think on a mirrorless camera there would be enough gain to brighten up the EVF in low light situations, giving you a WYSIWYG view based on your exposure settings. if they meant image quality in lower light, that has nothing to do with being mirrorless and everything to do with the sensor. newer sensors and sensors with less resolution (larger pixels) perform better in low light than older or high res sensors.
the main gripes about mirrorless cameras that i have heard are:
1. EVF has some latency, making fast moving subjects (birds in flight, sports, auto races) hard to photograph. the last couple years, the processors/EVFs have been getting better and are almost "live", so i don't hear this gripe any more.
2. battery life is significantly shorter than a DSLR because the battery has to power the EVF
3. form factor is too small for people with big hands.
the main advantages, IMHO, of mirrorless cameras are:
1. WYSIWYG EVF
2. focusing points on the sensor for more accurate AF since no lens/camera calibration is needed
3. smaller lighter bodies
4. no mirror slap which makes the body and lens vibrate while exposing the shot, blurring the image
5. in-body image stabilization giving you several more stops of hand holding at slower shutter speeds
6. better video and the ability to AF and track while making video
ON EDIT: i forgot one of my favorite advantages of mirrorless:
7. eye detection AF for worry free composition when photographing people or animals.
and, can't forget:
8. end-to-end and top-to-bottom focus points, which is invaluable and also makes number 7 possible no matter where your subject is in the EVF
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