Canon RP vs Epson R-D1

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon RP vs Epson R-D1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Epson. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the RP (Full frame) and R-D1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The RP was launched 15 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RP grades against the R-D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS RP and Epson R-D1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery and Epson R-D1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon RP has got physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 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).

See the Canon RP vs Epson R-D1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the RP versus the R-D1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and R-D1 is 70 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and R-D1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RP because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger RP will have a benefit in sensor tech.