Epson R-D1x vs Leica M9-P

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Epson R-D1x versus Leica M9-P, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was introduced 3 years before the M9-P and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R-D1x matches up versus the M9-P with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x and Leica M9-P. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x offers outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x versus Leica M9-P in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R-D1x versus the M9-P.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and M9-P is 75 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and M9-P.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica M9-P will deliver greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.