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Controls of various Types of Cameras

Where are the diffferences?

The differences between the different camera types are not that big. There are many similar technical processes. The fundamental difference is the size of the camera, and that the recording of smartphones and compact cameras is controlled via the display - a technical situation that usually causes problems in strong sunlight. The display is not bright enough to control the picture in every detail.
DSLR cameras enable image control in the viewfinder (whereby the image falls directly through the lens into the viewfinder and enables an exact representation of the future image on the sensor.