Epson R-D1 vs Sony W220

Its time to look more closely at the Epson R-D1 vs Sony W220, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Epson and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and W220 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was revealed 5 years prior to the W220 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the R-D1 grades vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 has 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) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 vs Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the R-D1 compared to the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and W220 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and W220.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W220 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.