Mirrorless cameras
Help choosing your mirrorless camera
Compare the mirrorless camera and SLR camera
Type of image sensors
Full-frame sensors
- Captures the most light, so you see a lot of details in the dark.
- Creates the softest background blur, which is nice for portrait photos.
- Uses the full image angle of the lens, which you can use to capture landscapes.
- Is often in a higher price range than APS-C and Micro Four Thirds.
APS-C sensors
- Image is more zoomed in, so you can bring objects closer.
- Distortion in the corners of your image is less visible.
- Thanks to the smaller size, the camera is often more compact than a full-frame.
- Captures less light than a full-frame, so you often see fewer details in the dark.
Micro Four Thirds (MFT) sensors
- Smallest sensor for mirrorless cameras, so there's more room for extra functions.
- The 4:3 aspect ratio is almost square, so you capture a lot vertically and horizontally.
- Many lenses for cameras with MFT sensors are compact, which is useful for travelling.
- Due to the small size of the sensor, it's the least suitable for dark situations.
Everything on mirrorless cameras
During your search for a mirrorless camera, you find a lot of different brands and models. We're happy to help you choose. You can find all information on mirrorless cameras here. That way, you can get the best out of your camera.
- Generally more compact and light than SLR cameras
- The latest technology in the field of photography
- With the digital viewfinder, you can see the result before capturing it
- Often has a worse battery life than SLR cameras due to the smaller battery
Lenses for different usage situations
Wide-angle lenses
Capture a wide landscape or tall architecture with the wide viewing angle. If you're close to your subject, the surroundings remain in the image.
Portrait lenses
Photograph portraits with the soft background blur of these lenses. You can also take clear photos in the dark thanks to the large aperture.
Telephoto lenses
With the large zoom range, you can bring faraway subjects closer without changing position yourself. Think of wild animals and athletes.
Even more on mirrorless cameras
A professional mirrorless camera for every situation
Whether you create content for social media or prefer to capture nature: we have a suitable mirrorless camera for every situation.
Retail price Nikon
2.999,-2.199,-
Take photos in JPEG at 60 photos per second and don't miss a single moment.Record RAW videos in 6K resolution and edit them accurately.- Capture action moments at 30 photos per second.Record professional video footage in 8K resolution.
- Record smooth 4K videos at 60 fps.Capture subjetcs razor-sharp thanks to the autofocus with subject recognition.
- Thanks to the 40.2-megapixel sensor, you can take sharp photos.Capture fast action moments with a short 1/180.000-second shutter speed.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a mirrorless camera and an SLR camera?
These days, you can do just as much with a mirrorless cameras as with an SLR camera. Both cameras have good sensors with which you can take photos and videos in various lighting situations. An SLR camera has an optic viewfinder. This allows you to look at the scene through the mirror. A mirrorless camera has an electronic viewfinder, so you're basically looking at a small screen. With a mirrorless camera, you can generally take more pictures per second. This is great for sports and action photography, for example.
When do you choose a mirrorless camera?
A mirrorless camera is a digital camera with an exchangeable lens. With a mirrorless camera, you look at your subject via a digital viewfinder. An advantage of this is that mirrorless cameras are often more compact and lightweight. With an advanced mirrorless camera, you adjust the settings manually. That way, you can choose the right lighting by adjusting the ISO sensitivity, the aperture, or shutter speed.
Which mirrorless camera is suitable for beginners?
Are you looking for a mirrorless camera for the novice photographer? There's a wide range. Most mirrorless cameras have a standard lens that you can switch later when you want more options. Start your photography adventure with a complete mirrorless camera kit and get started right away. Or take the next step in photography and go for a professional mirrorless camera model. Click on the link below for the entire Coolblue assortment of mirrorless cameras for beginners.
How do I set up my camera manually?
Haven't mastered the technical part of your camera yet? There are many different manual settings available to get the most out of your photos. For example, you can influence the photos by adjusting the shutter speed, aperture, or ISO value. Click on the link below to read more information about manually setting up your camera. This way, you'll know exactly which settings you need to use to get the desired result.
What do all specifications on my camera mean?
A camera can do a lot and has all kinds of specifications. And they can be quite complicated. Because what do terms like ISO, shutter speed, and aperture mean? And what are image sensors and megapixels? We'll give you advice on all important camera specifications in the link below. We'll tell you what they mean, what they do, and how you use them.
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