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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Epson and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was announced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R-D1 grades versus the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm A170

 R-D1 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm A170 R-D1 
RevealedJuly 2009March 2004Fresher by 65 months
Screen size2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm A170

 R-D1 Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 comes with exterior dimensions 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 A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Fujifilm A170 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and Fujifilm A170.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm A170 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (620 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
38
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm A170
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2004-03-11 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,709 $80