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 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
VS
Sensor area
370 mm²
R-D1xG365 mm²
Alpha NEX-C3- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.3%
The R-D1xG has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
R-D1xGMetricAlpha NEX-C3
6.1 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
23.7 × 15.6Sensor23.4 × 15.6
7.79 µmPixel pitch4.75 µm
60.61 µm²Pixel area22.53 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density4.44 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.54
—Maximum video—
570 gWeight225 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery 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 has the larger sensor area. The Alpha NEX-C3 has the lighter body. The Alpha NEX-C3 has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha NEX-C3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-C3
Released in 2011, Alpha NEX-C3 has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 225 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.