Canon SX710 HS vs Epson R-D1x

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX710 HS and Epson R-D1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX710 HS was revealed 5 years after the R-D1x which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS grades versus the R-D1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Epson R-D1x. The full galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS and the R-D1x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and R-D1x is 89 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and R-D1x.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX710 HS will give you greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.