Epson R-D1x vs Leica M8

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Epson R-D1x vs Leica M8, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and M8 (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was introduced 20 months after the M8 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R-D1x grades versus the M8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x and Leica M8. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x has external 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 Leica M8 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x and the M8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and M8 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and M8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica M8 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R-D1x provides an edge in sensor innovation.