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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Epson R-D1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Epson. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS10 was brought out 6 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the R-D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Epson R-D1

 EX-ZS10 R-D1 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2004Fresher by 84 months

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 R-D1 EX-ZS10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension2""Larger display (+2")
Display resolution235k0kSharper display (+235k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Epson R-D1

 EX-ZS10 R-D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Epson R-D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the R-D1.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and R-D1 is 99 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and R-D1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS10 will render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography factors
Epson R-D1 Street photography factors
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography details
Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography factors
Epson R-D1 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
38
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620g)
low megapixels (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Epson R-D1
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Epson R-D1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Epson R-D1
General Information
Brand Casio Epson
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Epson R-D1
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2004-03-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 620g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - No
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $1,709