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Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
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Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Epson. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and R-D1x (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R7 was launched 13 years later than the R-D1x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the R7 scores vs the R-D1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Epson R-D1x

 R7 R-D1x 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2009More recent by 162 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k235kSharper display (+1385k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon R7

 R-D1x R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Epson R-D1x

 R7 R-D1x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 offers external dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x 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).

Examine the Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the R7 and the R-D1x.

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and R-D1x is 64 and 75 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and R-D1x.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon R7 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher R7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
MP count high (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
no manual mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Epson R-D1x
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
heavier than others in class (612 grams)
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography features
Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (660 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
74
better than average battery power (660 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count high (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (612g)
39
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
resolution not great (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography features
Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (660 shots)
two card slots
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R7
Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
heavier than others in class (612g)
9
no video recording
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Canon R7 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Epson R-D1x
 Canon EOS R7Epson R-D1x
General Information
Company Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS R7 Epson R-D1x
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2009-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 32000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica M
Total lenses 35 59
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lbs) 620 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes No
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,499 $1,709