Epson R-D1 vs Leica TL

Here is a complete assessment of the Epson R-D1 vs Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and TL (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was launched 13 years earlier than the TL and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up against the TL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 & Leica TL. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Leica TL Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 has external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Leica TL has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the R-D1 compared to the TL.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and TL is 75 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and TL.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica TL to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.