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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Epson. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years later than the R-D1x and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the R-D1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Epson R-D1x

 EX-ZR15 R-D1x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k235kCrisper display (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Casio EX-ZR15

 R-D1x EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Epson R-D1x

 EX-ZR15 R-D1x 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the R-D1x.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and R-D1x is 93 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and R-D1x.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will show greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
manual exposure not available
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Epson R-D1x Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (325 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
67
great battery (325 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
39
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (620g)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (325 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Epson R-D1x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Epson R-D1x
General Information
Company Casio Epson
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Epson R-D1x
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-02-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 620 grams (1.37 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) No
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $1,709