Casio EX-Z29 vs Epson R-D1x

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 and Epson R-D1x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Epson. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and R-D1x (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled around the same time to the R-D1x which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the R-D1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Epson R-D1x. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 against the R-D1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and R-D1x is 95 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and R-D1x.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z29 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.