Canon SX70 HS vs Epson R-D1

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX70 HS vs Epson R-D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Epson. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was introduced 14 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX70 HS grades against the R-D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Epson R-D1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Epson R-D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS provides external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Epson R-D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS and the R-D1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and R-D1 is 63 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and R-D1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX70 HS will provide you with more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.