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Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Launched March 2004
  • Newer Model is Epson R-D1x
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Epson. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z90 was announced 5 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the R-D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Epson R-D1

 EX-Z90 R-D1 
LaunchedAugust 2009March 2004Fresher by 67 months
Screen sizing2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Casio EX-Z90

 R-D1 EX-Z90 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Epson R-D1

 EX-Z90 R-D1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 and the R-D1.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and R-D1 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and R-D1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z90 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Epson R-D1 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Epson R-D1 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (620 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Epson R-D1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Epson R-D1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Epson
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Epson R-D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-18 2004-03-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 620 grams (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) No
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $1,709