Epson R-D1 vs Sigma SD14

The following is a extensive analysis of the Epson R-D1 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Epson and Sigma. The resolution of the R-D1 (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was announced 3 years before the SD14 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R-D1 scores vs the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 provides external measurements 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 Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the R-D1 and the SD14.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and SD14 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Epson R-D1 to give you greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.