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Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Old Model is Canon SL2
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Old Model is Epson R-D1
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Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SL3 and Epson R-D1x, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Epson. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and R-D1x (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The SL3 was launched 10 years after the R-D1x which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL3 grades vs the R-D1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Epson R-D1x

 SL3 R-D1x 
RevealedApril 2019February 2009More modern by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k235kClearer display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon SL3

 R-D1x SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Epson R-D1x

 SL3 R-D1x 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1x has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL3 and Epson R-D1x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SL3 versus the R-D1x.

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and R-D1x is 71 and 75 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and R-D1x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SL3 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SL3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography factors
Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Sports photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery power (1,070 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography advice
Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
82
great battery power (1,070 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
39
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography information
Epson R-D1x Landscape photography information
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,070 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging info
Epson R-D1x Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SL3 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Epson R-D1x
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Epson R-D1x
General Information
Brand Canon Epson
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Epson R-D1x
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-04-10 2009-02-27
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Total lenses 326 59
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lbs) 620 gr (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) No
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $1,709