Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Here, we will be matching up the Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and HS20 EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was launched 7 years before the HS20 EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the R-D1 grades vs the HS20 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 provides external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the R-D1 vs the HS20 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and HS20 EXR is 75 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and HS20 EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.