Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Epson. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was released 4 years after the R-D1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S5 grades against the R-D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Epson R-D1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the R-D1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and R-D1 is 97 and 75 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and R-D1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-S5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-S5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.