Canon SX540 HS vs Epson R-D1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX540 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 noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was released 11 years after the R-D1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS grades against the R-D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Epson R-D1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS versus the R-D1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and R-D1 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and R-D1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX540 HS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.