Canon R8 vs Epson R-D1x

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon R8 and Epson R-D1x, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Epson. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and R-D1x (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was brought out 14 years after the R-D1x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the R8 scores vs the R-D1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 and Epson R-D1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery and Epson R-D1x Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1x has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon R8 and Epson R-D1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R8 vs the R-D1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and R-D1x is 71 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and R-D1x.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R8 will give more detail having its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent R8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.