Epson R-D1 vs Leica M11

Lets take a more detailed look at the Epson R-D1 and Leica M11, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and M11 (60MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and M11 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was introduced 19 years earlier than the M11 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the R-D1 matches up against the M11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Leica M11. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Leica M11 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 features outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Leica M11 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 and Leica M11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 and the M11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and M11 is 75 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and M11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica M11 will deliver more detail using its extra 54MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.