Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L

Below is a in depth analysis of the Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and fp L (61MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was released 13 years before the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R-D1x grades against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has outside measurements 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 fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x versus the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and fp L is 75 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and fp L.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 55MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor technology.