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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R-D1 matches up vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 R-D1 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 R-D1 
IntroducedJuly 2009March 2004Newer by 65 months
Screen size2.8"2"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 R-D1 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 has outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R-D1 against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620 grams)
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (260g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Travel photography camera
38
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (620g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (260 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (260g)
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2004-03-11 2009-07-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - RP (Real Photo) 3D
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 260 gr (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 model - NP-95
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,709 $900