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Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Newer Model is Epson R-D1x
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Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS and Epson R-D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX150 IS was introduced 8 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX150 IS matches up against the R-D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Epson R-D1

 SX150 IS R-D1 
ReleasedMay 2012March 2004More recent by 100 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 R-D1 SX150 IS 
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Epson R-D1

 SX150 IS R-D1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS against the R-D1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and R-D1 is 86 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and R-D1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX150 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX150 IS will show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (130 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Epson R-D1 Travel photography information
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (130 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
38
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (130 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Epson R-D1 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video recording
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Canon SX150 IS vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Epson R-D1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISEpson R-D1
General Information
Company Canon Epson
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Epson R-D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-14 2004-03-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2"
Screen resolution 230k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 620g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 130 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) No
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $1,709