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Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
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Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Epson. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the RP (Full frame) and R-D1x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The RP was brought out 10 years later than the R-D1x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RP grades against the R-D1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Epson R-D1x

 RP R-D1x 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2009Fresher by 122 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon RP

 R-D1x RP 

Common features in the Canon RP and Epson R-D1x

 RP R-D1x 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon RP has external measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the RP versus the R-D1x.

Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and R-D1x is 70 and 75 respectively.

Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and R-D1x.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RP featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon RP will provide extra detail having its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher RP should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography info
Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
resolution is high (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual control
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography advice
Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
77
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography information
Epson R-D1x Sports photography information
69
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography features
Epson R-D1x Travel photography features
69
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is high (26MP)
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
39
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
MP count low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography details
Epson R-D1x Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon RP vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Epson R-D1x
 Canon EOS RPEpson R-D1x
General Information
Brand Name Canon Epson
Model Canon EOS RP Epson R-D1x
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2009-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 40000 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 4779 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica M
Amount of lenses 17 59
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 620 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) No
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $999 $1,709