Canon SX10 IS vs Epson R-D1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX10 IS vs Epson R-D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was launched 4 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up against the R-D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Epson R-D1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the R-D1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and R-D1 is 65 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and R-D1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX10 IS will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX10 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.