Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL9

On this page, we are evaluating the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-PL9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was brought out 10 years prior to the E-PL9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the R-D1x matches up versus the E-PL9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The entire galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-PL9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x vs the E-PL9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and E-PL9 is 75 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and E-PL9.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.