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Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
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Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Epson R-D1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was introduced within a month of the R-D1x so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS grades against the R-D1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Epson R-D1x

 SX1 IS R-D1x 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon SX1 IS

 R-D1x SX1 IS 
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Epson R-D1x

 SX1 IS R-D1x 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1x has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX1 IS and Epson R-D1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS against the R-D1x.

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and R-D1x is 64 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and R-D1x.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX1 IS will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Epson R-D1x Street photography information
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Epson R-D1x Travel photography information
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
9
no video recording
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Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Epson R-D1x
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISEpson R-D1x
General Information
Company Canon Epson
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Epson R-D1x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-03-27 2009-02-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 620 gr (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) No
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $1,709