Canon SX210 IS vs Epson R-D1x

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Epson R-D1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Epson. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX210 IS was revealed 16 months after the R-D1x which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX210 IS scores versus the R-D1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Epson R-D1x. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS and Epson R-D1x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS and the R-D1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and R-D1x is 90 and 75 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and R-D1x.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX210 IS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.