Casio EX-Z800 vs Epson R-D1

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Epson R-D1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Epson. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z800 was brought out 6 years after the R-D1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the R-D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Epson R-D1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 offers outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z800 versus Epson R-D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 and the R-D1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and R-D1 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and R-D1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will resolve more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.