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Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

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
  • Newer Model is Epson R-D1x
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
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Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Epson. The sensor resolution of the R-D1 (6MP) and the R-D1x (6MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was released 6 years prior to the R-D1x and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up vs the R-D1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Epson R-D1x

 R-D1 R-D1x 

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Epson R-D1

 R-D1x R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009March 2004More recent by 60 months
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Epson R-D1x

 R-D1 R-D1x 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution235k235kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 versus the R-D1x.

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and R-D1x is 75 and 75 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and R-D1x.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
low MP (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography info
Epson R-D1x Street photography info
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (620 grams)
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography advice
Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography features
Epson R-D1x Travel photography features
38
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (620g)
MP count low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
39
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (620g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Epson R-D1 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Epson R-D1x
 Epson R-D1Epson R-D1x
General Information
Company Epson Epson
Model Epson R-D1 Epson R-D1x
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-11 2009-02-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica M
Amount of lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 235k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 620 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 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 No
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,709 $1,709