Canon G11 vs Epson R-D1

In this article, we are comparing the Canon G11 and Epson R-D1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and R-D1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was released 5 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G11 matches up against the R-D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Epson R-D1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Epson R-D1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has measurements 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 G11 and Epson R-D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G11 versus the R-D1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and R-D1 is 83 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and R-D1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon G11 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G11 will have an advantage in sensor technology.