Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1x versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Epson and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 12 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R-D1x matches up versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x provides external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x versus the WG-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and WG-70 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and WG-70.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.