> Phase detection takes advantage of the mirror in a DSLR camera > Mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, use contrast detection Now even some phones (i.e. iph

> Phase detection takes advantage of the mirror in a DSLR camera > Mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, use contrast detection Now even some phones (i.e. iphone 6 which is released 2 years ago) has phase detection autofocus. Seems that article is slightly outdated. Lack of phase autofocus was primary reason to choose SLR over mirrorless for lots of people some time ago.