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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Epson R-D1 versus FujiFilm AV250, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and AV250 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and AV250 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was introduced 7 years earlier than the AV250 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the R-D1 scores versus the AV250 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 R-D1 AV250 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Epson R-D1

 AV250 R-D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2004Fresher by 83 months
Display dimension2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm AV250

 R-D1 AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 features physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 versus FujiFilm AV250 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 vs the AV250.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and AV250 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and AV250.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm AV250 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
29
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
38
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
32
good max aperture (f)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm AV250
 Epson R-D1FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also Known as - FinePix AV255
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2004-03-11 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 photos
Style of battery - AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,709 $160