Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh G900

The following is a in depth comparison of the Epson R-D1x versus Ricoh G900, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Epson and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and G900 (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and G900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 10 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R-D1x matches up vs the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x & Ricoh G900. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x versus Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R-D1x and the G900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and G900 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and G900.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh G900 will produce more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind in sensor technology.