Epson R-D1x vs Sony A99 II

Here is a thorough review of the Epson R-D1x and Sony A99 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was released 8 years before the A99 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the R-D1x grades versus the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x has got external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x and Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x against the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and A99 II is 75 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and A99 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.