Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5R

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was brought out 4 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the R-D1x matches up vs the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x against the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and NEX-5R is 75 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-5R to offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.