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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was announced 8 years earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R-D1 scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 R-D1 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm JZ100 R-D1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2004More recent by 95 months
Display dimension2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm JZ100

 R-D1 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 enjoys outer 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 JZ100 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JZ100 will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
38
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (620 grams)
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (129g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Brand Name Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2004-03-11 2012-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,709 $190