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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1 was announced 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R-D1 matches up versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 R-D1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 R-D1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010March 2004More modern by 78 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1150k235kClearer screen (+915k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 R-D1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has sizing of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1 compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (620g)
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
38
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (620 grams)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Make Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2004-03-11 2010-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3.5"
Screen resolution 235k dots 1,150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,709 $900