Canon SX240 HS vs Epson R-D1

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS and Epson R-D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 8 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores versus the R-D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Epson R-D1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS against the R-D1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and R-D1 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and R-D1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX240 HS will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.