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Same old question (Traditional vs Mirrorless)

Jul 26, 2015 5:19AM PDT

I plan to buy a semi-pro camera (with the kit lens) in the next month or so. I have a budget of about Rs. 100000 (approx $1500).
I am torn between mirrorless and Canon 70D.
I am leaning towards the traditional DSLR more. Can someone please suggest which way I should go? I am hearing good things about the sony A6000 but if I buy that, I will not be able to upgrade beyond that soon.
Canon 70D or a mirrorless Camera.

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Which?
Jul 26, 2015 7:18AM PDT

Things to consider:
Some mirrorless cameras use a smaller sensor than a DSLR does.
If you plan to use manual focus, the DSLR is superior since you are viewing a cleaner optical depiction.
Some mirrorless cameras use different lenses than the DSLR does.
You usually have a greater selection of lenses with the DSLR cameras.

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Jul 26, 2015 1:02PM PDT

Thank you snapshot2. I do plan to use the manual focus and collect lenses in time.
This helps.