| DRSL CAMERAS | COMPACT CAMERAS |
1. | Bigger and heavier | Smaller and lighther |
2 | Interchangeable Lenses | Fixed Lenses |
3. | Larger sensors | Smaller sensors |
4. | Shallower depth of field | Larger depth of field |
5. | Longer battery life | Shorter battery life |
7. | Poor noise control | Good noise control |
8. | Better image quality | Good image quality |