Casio EX-ZR10 vs Epson R-D1x

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Epson R-D1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Epson. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 19 months later than the R-D1x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the R-D1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Epson R-D1x. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the R-D1x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and R-D1x is 93 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and R-D1x.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR10 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.