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Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Updated by Epson R-D1x
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Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX700 HS versus Epson R-D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Epson. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX700 HS was launched 10 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS grades versus the R-D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Epson R-D1

 SX700 HS R-D1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2004Fresher by 121 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k235kCrisper display (+687k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 R-D1 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Epson R-D1

 SX700 HS R-D1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS versus Epson R-D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS vs the R-D1.

Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and R-D1 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and R-D1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX700 HS will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
Epson R-D1 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Epson R-D1
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
9
no video recording
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Canon SX700 HS vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Epson R-D1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSEpson R-D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Epson
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Epson R-D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-12 2004-03-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 620g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) No
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $1,709