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Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
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Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and R-D1x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 6 months later than the R-D1x and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS grades against the R-D1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Epson R-D1x

 SX120 IS R-D1x 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon SX120 IS

 R-D1x SX120 IS 
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Epson R-D1x

 SX120 IS R-D1x 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1x has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the R-D1x.

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and R-D1x is 87 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and R-D1x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX120 IS will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
33
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (285g)
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (285 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
39
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Epson R-D1x Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (285 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Epson R-D1x
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISEpson R-D1x
General Information
Brand Canon Epson
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Epson R-D1x
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-02-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 lb) 620g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) No
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $1,709