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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Epson R-D1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Epson. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 7 years after the R-D1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the R-D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Epson R-D1

 EX-ZR15 R-D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2004Newer by 96 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution461k235kClearer display (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 R-D1 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Epson R-D1

 EX-ZR15 R-D1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Epson R-D1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the R-D1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and R-D1 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and R-D1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR15 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Epson R-D1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Epson R-D1 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (325 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Epson R-D1 Travel photography details
67
good battery (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
38
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Epson R-D1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Epson R-D1
General Information
Brand Casio Epson
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Epson R-D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-09 2004-03-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 620g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 325 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) No
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $1,709