Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5

Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was brought out 7 years before the NEX-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the R-D1 scores vs the NEX-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 features exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1 against the NEX-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and NEX-5 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and NEX-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.