Reasons to choose R-D1xG
Released in 2009, R-D1xG has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 570 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson R-D1xG
vs Epson RD-1s
VS
Sensor area
370 mm²
R-D1xG370 mm²
RD-1s- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The R-D1xG and RD-1s have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
R-D1xGMetricRD-1s
6.1 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.7 × 15.6Sensor23.7 × 15.6
7.79 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
60.61 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
570 gWeight560 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The R-D1xG and RD-1s have the same sensor area. The RD-1s has the lighter body. The R-D1xG and RD-1s have the same effective resolution. The R-D1xG is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose RD-1s
Released in 2006, RD-1s has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.