Canon SX130 IS vs Epson R-D1

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Epson R-D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Epson. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was introduced 6 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS scores vs the R-D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Epson R-D1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS versus the R-D1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and R-D1 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and R-D1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX130 IS will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.