Canon M5 vs Epson R-D1x

Lets look more closely at the Canon M5 and Epson R-D1x, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Epson. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and R-D1x (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M5 was introduced 7 years later than the R-D1x and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the M5 matches up vs the R-D1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M5 and Epson R-D1x. The whole galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Epson R-D1x Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M5 and the R-D1x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and R-D1x is 77 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and R-D1x.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon M5 to deliver more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern M5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.