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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Epson and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was introduced 9 years before the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R-D1 scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 R-D1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR R-D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2004More modern by 107 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k235kSharper screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 R-D1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 75 and 59 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
55
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (600 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
38
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
good battery (600 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (687 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (600 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
9
can't record video
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Make Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2004-03-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface 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
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (1.37 lb) 687 gr (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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
Battery life - 600 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,709 $380