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Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
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Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-S200 and Epson R-D1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Epson. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S200 was announced 6 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S200 scores vs the R-D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Epson R-D1

 EX-S200 R-D1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010March 2004Newer by 78 months
Screen dimension2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Casio EX-S200

 R-D1 EX-S200 
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Epson R-D1

 EX-S200 R-D1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S200 and Epson R-D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the R-D1.

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and R-D1 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and R-D1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-S200 will provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-S200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography advice
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Epson R-D1 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography advice
Epson R-D1 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
38
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
low MP (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging info
Epson R-D1 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-S200 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Epson R-D1
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Epson R-D1
General Information
Make Casio Epson
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Epson R-D1
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-03 2004-03-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 620 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) No
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $1,709