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Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
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Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Epson. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was revealed about the same time to the R-D1x which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S5 scores against the R-D1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Epson R-D1x

 EX-S5 R-D1x 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Casio EX-S5

 R-D1x EX-S5 
Display resolution235k115kClearer display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Epson R-D1x

 EX-S5 R-D1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the R-D1x.

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and R-D1x is 97 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and R-D1x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-S5 will provide extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography info
Epson R-D1x Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Epson R-D1x Sports photography info
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
39
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620g)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
Epson R-D1x Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Epson R-D1x
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Epson R-D1x
General Information
Company Casio Epson
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Epson R-D1x
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-27
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range () -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Amount of lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 620 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) No
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $1,709