Mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras are generally valued for being smaller and lighter because they do not use a mirror box. That can make them easier to carry, and electronic viewfinders can offer useful on-screen overlays and a bright preview even in dark scenes. Some also offer very quiet or silent shooting.

The main trade-off for an SLR user is the viewfinder experience. An electronic viewfinder does not match the natural, effectively unlimited resolution of an optical TTL finder, and the preview can sometimes be misleading if the camera is compensating for dark or bright conditions. If you enjoy the direct optical view and the familiar DSLR shooting feel, mirrorless may take some adjustment.

Based on the answers, mirrorless is not inherently easier or harder overall—it depends on what matters most to you. If compact size and lower weight are priorities, they can be very appealing. If you strongly prefer an optical finder and traditional SLR handling, the transition may feel less natural.

A practical tip: expect the biggest adjustment to be trusting the electronic viewfinder and display rather than an optical view through the lens.