Epson R-D1x vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Its time to look more closely at the Epson R-D1x vs Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was released 4 years before the M-E Typ 220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R-D1x scores versus the M-E Typ 220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x & Leica M-E Typ 220. The complete galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x provides external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x vs Leica M-E Typ 220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x and the M-E Typ 220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and M-E Typ 220 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and M-E Typ 220.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.