When Sony was making strides with the burgeoning Alpha series years ago, I'd argue that such early mirrorless cameras were a mere gimmick compared to a 'proper' DSLR ... the Canon EOS R1 or ...
In 2024, Canon managed to secure the No. 1 share of the global market once again for the 22 nd consecutive year by further enhancing its lineup of EOS R Series cameras and lenses.