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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Newer Model is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Epson R-D1 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was revealed 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm F800EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R-D1 grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 R-D1 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm F800EXR R-D1 
RevealedJuly 2012March 2004More modern by 101 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k235kClearer screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm F800EXR

 R-D1 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 has physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1 versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R-D1 against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography information
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
43
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography highlights
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography features
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
38
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (620g)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2004-03-11 2012-07-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 620 gr (1.37 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 143
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-50A
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,709 $330