Canon G12 vs Epson R-D1x

Lets look more closely at the Canon G12 versus Epson R-D1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Epson. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and R-D1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was introduced 24 months after the R-D1x which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G12 grades versus the R-D1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Epson R-D1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Epson R-D1x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon G12 versus Epson R-D1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G12 compared to the R-D1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and R-D1x is 83 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and R-D1x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon G12 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent G12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.