Canon 5D MII vs Epson R-D1

Here, we are looking at the Canon 5D MII and Epson R-D1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and R-D1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MII was introduced 5 years later than the R-D1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5D MII grades against the R-D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Epson R-D1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Epson R-D1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII enjoys exterior measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MII and Epson R-D1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D MII vs the R-D1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and R-D1 is 56 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and R-D1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MII with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MII will offer more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 5D MII is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.