Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6300

Lets look more in depth at the Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 8 years prior to the A6300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the R-D1x scores versus the A6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x provides outside dimensions 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 A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x compared to the A6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and A6300 is 75 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and A6300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A6300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.