Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4200

On this page, we are evaluating the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm S4200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was introduced 8 years prior to the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R-D1 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm S4200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 and the Fujifilm S4200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Fujifilm S4200 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and Fujifilm S4200.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S4200 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.