Epson R-D1x vs Sony A580

Let's take a closer look at the Epson R-D1x versus Sony A580, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was revealed 3 years before the A580 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R-D1x matches up against the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has got external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x versus Sony A580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x against the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and A580 is 75 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and A580.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A580 to give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.