<p>A few things to keep in mind before you pick a DSLR or mirrorless camera:</p><p>What type of shooter are you?Are you just starting out or are you looking to step up to a more durable and more professional camera body.</p><p>Lens SystemCamera choices you choose will affect overall picture quality, but with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, you can swap out lenses for different purposes and roles. Lenses, will likely stay with you long after you've upgraded to a different camera model, so it's wise to look into the average cost of lenses vs. quality in each camera system, whether it be Nikon, Canon, Sony or perhaps another brand.</p><p>VideoIf you're only looking for a camera that shoots stills, you can save quite a bit of money with a camera body that only shoots still photos. However, more and more DSLRS are incorporating video recording and video-friendly features such as a swivel screen and various frame rate recording options.</p><p><a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/2013-holiday-christmas-camera-gift-guide-dslrs-or-mirrorless-cameras-buy-canon-nikon-sony-1499596">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Saving-Money/2013/1207/Canon-cameras-cheapest-PowerShot-ever">Canon cameras: cheapest PowerShot ever</a> (Christian Science Monitor)</p><p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/6/5183168/spec-sheet-canon-eos-m2-mirrorless-camera-comparison">Spec Sheet: Canon takes a second shot at the mirrorless...</a> (The Verge)</p><p><a href="http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/starters-camera-kit-29813773.html">Starters' camera kit</a> (Irish Independent)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dc9ML5pp6YkyAgMa3DynipEdzXEHM&ned=us">12 additional articles.</a></p>
