Epson R-D1x vs Sony a1

Its time to take a closer look at the Epson R-D1x and Sony a1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and a1 (50MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was brought out 13 years before the a1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R-D1x matches up vs the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x provides outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1x and Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x vs the a1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and a1 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and a1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a1 will give more detail having its extra 44MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.