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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 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
  • Released March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and S3200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the S3200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R-D1 scores versus the S3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the FujiFilm S3200

 R-D1 S3200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Epson R-D1

 S3200 R-D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2004Newer by 83 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm S3200

 R-D1 S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 enjoys external 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) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1 versus the S3200.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and S3200 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and S3200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm S3200 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
35
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
38
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm S3200
 Epson R-D1FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as - FinePix S3250
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2004-03-11 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 620g (1.37 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 300 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD card SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,709 $190