Canon SX510 HS vs Epson R-D1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS versus Epson R-D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was launched 9 years after the R-D1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX510 HS grades 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 SX510 HS & Epson R-D1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Epson R-D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the R-D1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and R-D1 is 80 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and R-D1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX510 HS will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.