Canon SX230 HS vs Epson R-D1x

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Epson R-D1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was announced 2 years after the R-D1x which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the R-D1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Epson R-D1x. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Epson R-D1x Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x 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).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Epson R-D1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS and the R-D1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and R-D1x is 91 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and R-D1x.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX230 HS will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.