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Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1

Portability
56
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon 7D MII
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
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Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 7D and Epson R-D1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Epson. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D was revealed 5 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7D matches up against the R-D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Epson R-D1

 7D R-D1 
IntroducedNovember 2009March 2004More modern by 69 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k235kClearer display (+685k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon 7D

 R-D1 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Epson R-D1

 7D R-D1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 7D has physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D against the R-D1.

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and R-D1 is 56 and 75 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and R-D1.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 7D to result in greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 7D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography advice
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography details
Epson R-D1 Street photography details
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography info
Epson R-D1 Sports photography info
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Epson R-D1
53
environment proof
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
38
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (620 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography features
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 7D vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS 7DEpson R-D1
General Information
Company Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS 7D Epson R-D1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-11-06 2004-03-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Number of lenses 326 59
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 gr (1.90 pounds) 620 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) No
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,050 $1,709