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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Epson R-D1 versus Fujifilm A100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm A100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R-D1 grades against the Fujifilm A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm A100

 R-D1 Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm A100 R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009March 2004More modern by 59 months
Screen dimension2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm A100

 R-D1 Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 comes with exterior measurements 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 Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 versus Fujifilm A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 against the Fujifilm A100.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Fujifilm A100 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and Fujifilm A100.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm A100 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620 grams)
54
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
38
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
56
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
9
can't shoot video
25
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm A100
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2004-03-11 2009-02-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,709 $0