Canon SX70 HS vs Epson R-D1x

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS versus Epson R-D1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 9 years later than the R-D1x and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the R-D1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Epson R-D1x. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Epson R-D1x Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1x has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the R-D1x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and R-D1x is 63 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and R-D1x.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX70 HS will resolve greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.