Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-620

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-620, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Epson and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was announced 4 months before the E-620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R-D1x grades against the E-620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-620. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x features 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 Olympus E-620 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x compared to the E-620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and E-620 is 75 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and E-620.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-620 will resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.