Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240

In this write-up, we are comparing the Epson R-D1 and Leica M Typ 240, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1 was announced 9 years before the M Typ 240 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R-D1 scores versus the M Typ 240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Leica M Typ 240. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 and Leica M Typ 240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the R-D1 against the M Typ 240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and M Typ 240 is 75 and 74 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and M Typ 240.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica M Typ 240 will resolve more detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.