Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x
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Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Epson R-D1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Epson R-D1x
SX120 IS | R-D1x | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon SX120 IS
R-D1x | SX120 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Epson R-D1x
SX120 IS | R-D1x | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX120 IS vs Epson R-D1x Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Epson R-D1x | |
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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 |