Epson R-D1x vs Sigma SD14

Below is a thorough review of the Epson R-D1x versus Sigma SD14, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Epson and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the R-D1x (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 2 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R-D1x matches up vs the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x compared to the SD14.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and SD14 is 75 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and SD14.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Epson R-D1x to show greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer R-D1x is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.