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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
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Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Launched March 2004
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was brought out 7 years before the Fujifilm F500 EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the R-D1 matches up versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 R-D1 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm F500 EXR R-D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2004Fresher by 83 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 R-D1 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 has got exterior dimensions 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 F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 75 and 91 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
31
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
38
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
9
no video
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Make Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2004-03-11 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 3"
Resolution of display 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,709 $430