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Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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-H30 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Epson. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was released 6 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 grades versus the R-D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Epson R-D1

 EX-H30 R-D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2004More recent by 84 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution461k235kCrisper screen (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Casio EX-H30

 R-D1 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Epson R-D1

 EX-H30 R-D1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the R-D1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and R-D1 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and R-D1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-H30 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Epson R-D1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
38
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Epson R-D1 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-H30 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Epson R-D1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Epson R-D1
General Information
Make Casio Epson
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Epson R-D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2004-03-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 620 grams (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) No
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $1,709