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Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Epson. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 6 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the R-D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Epson R-D1

 EX-FH25 R-D1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010March 2004More recent by 77 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Casio EX-FH25

 R-D1 EX-FH25 
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Epson R-D1

 EX-FH25 R-D1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 against the R-D1.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and R-D1 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and R-D1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH25 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-FH25 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-FH25 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (524 grams)
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (524g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (620g)
resolution not great (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging details
Epson R-D1 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (524 grams)
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Epson R-D1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Epson R-D1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Epson
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Epson R-D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2004-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lbs) 620 gr (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) No
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $450 $1,709