Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Epson R-D1 and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was brought out 9 years before the NEX-5R which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R-D1 matches up versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 provides outer 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-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1 versus the NEX-5R.

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

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-5R to give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.