Canon SX530 HS vs Epson R-D1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX530 HS and Epson R-D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Epson. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SX530 HS was announced 10 years after the R-D1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX530 HS scores against the R-D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Epson R-D1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS and Epson R-D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS and the R-D1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and R-D1 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and R-D1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX530 HS will give more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.