Canon R5 vs Epson R-D1

Following is a extended review of the Canon R5 vs Epson R-D1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and R-D1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was introduced 16 years after the R-D1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R5 matches up versus the R-D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 & Epson R-D1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 enjoys exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R5 against the R-D1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and R-D1 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and R-D1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will offer extra detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent R5 will have an edge in sensor technology.