Canon R5 vs Epson R-D1x

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon R5 and Epson R-D1x, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Epson. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and R-D1x (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The R5 was manufactured 11 years later than the R-D1x and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R5 scores vs the R-D1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 & Epson R-D1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 features external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R5 and Epson R-D1x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 vs the R-D1x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and R-D1x is 59 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and R-D1x.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will give you extra detail due to its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer R5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.