Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced March 2004
- Renewed by Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2013

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The R-D1 was released 10 years prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R-D1 grades versus the Fujifilm S4800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm S4800
R-D1 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm S4800 | R-D1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 108 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm S4800
R-D1 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 has got outside measurements 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 S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).
Examine the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1 vs the Fujifilm S4800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Fujifilm S4800 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and Fujifilm S4800.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S4800 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | FujiFilm |
Model | Epson R-D1 | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2004-03-11 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | 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 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 235k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 620g (1.37 lb) | 518g (1.14 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
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 | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,709 | $229 |