It was a rainy evening in Kolkata. The street lights reflected off the wet pavement, and people rushed by with umbrellas. Then, I noticed a man standing still, smoking under a shop’s neon glow — a perfect moment of stillness in chaos.
 I set my camera to f/2.8, ISO 1600, and 1/125 sec, framed him in the rule of thirds, and clicked. The contrast between his calm posture and the rushing crowd told a story

Choose DSLR if: You want a durable body, optical viewfinder, and long battery life. Choose

 Mirrorless if: You want lightweight gear, faster shooting, and real-time exposure preview.
 In 2025, mirrorless is gaining the edge for travel and street photographers, while DSLRs still dominate in wildlife and sports photography due to their ruggedness and lens options.