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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 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
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Epson R-D1 versus FujiFilm S4000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and S4000 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and S4000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1 was revealed 7 years before the S4000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R-D1 matches up versus the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 R-D1 S4000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Epson R-D1

 S4000 R-D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2004Fresher by 83 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k235kSharper screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm S4000

 R-D1 S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1 versus FujiFilm S4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 vs the S4000.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and S4000 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and S4000.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S4000 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
38
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (620 grams)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
9
can't record video
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Epson R-D1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and FujiFilm S4000
 Epson R-D1FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Name Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called as - FinePix S4050
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2004-03-11 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
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 All around 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 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,709 $279