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Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
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
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
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Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Epson R-D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Epson. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 11 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades against the R-D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Epson R-D1

 SX420 IS R-D1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016March 2004More recent by 144 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon SX420 IS

 R-D1 SX420 IS 
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Epson R-D1

 SX420 IS R-D1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Epson R-D1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS versus the R-D1.

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and R-D1 is 80 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and R-D1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX420 IS will show extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography advice
Epson R-D1 Sports photography advice
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
38
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography information
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (195 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX420 IS vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Epson R-D1
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISEpson R-D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Epson
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Epson R-D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-05 2004-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 620g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) No
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $1,709