Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was released 5 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the R-D1x matches up against the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the NEX-5T.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and NEX-5T is 75 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-5T to offer more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.