R1 vs Newer DSLR

In my search for a camera I am asking questions about some of the mythical cameras out there such as the OLY C-8080 and Sony R1. So here in the Sony forum I'll ask: is the R-1 going to give better image quality than say - a DX40? I must say I have been blown away by the R-1 images, but could that just be the photographer? The D-40 would have a larger CCD.