Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x
97 Imaging
32 Features
12 Overall
24


75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
35
Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Epson R-D1

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.

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Epson R-D1x. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Epson R-D1x
EX-S5 | R-D1x | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Casio EX-S5
R-D1x | EX-S5 | |||
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Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Epson R-D1x
EX-S5 | R-D1x | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Epson R-D1x | |
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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 |