Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Here, we will be evaluating the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Epson and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was unveiled 8 years before the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R-D1 grades vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The full galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 comes with external measurements 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 HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 and the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 75 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.