Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x
64 Imaging
32 Features
53 Overall
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75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Epson R-D1x. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Epson R-D1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Epson R-D1x
SX1 IS | R-D1x | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Epson R-D1x
SX1 IS | R-D1x | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Epson R-D1x Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Epson R-D1x | |
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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 |