Epson R-D1x vs Nikon A10

Here is a thorough overview of the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon A10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Epson and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A10 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and A10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was unveiled 7 years before the A10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the R-D1x scores versus the A10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x and Nikon Coolpix A10. The full galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Nikon A10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys outer dimensions 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 Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon A10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x against the A10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and A10 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and A10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A10 will render greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.