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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm S4800
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm S4800

 R-D1 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm S4800 R-D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2004More modern by 108 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm S4800

 R-D1 Fujifilm S4800 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography highlights
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (620 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography features
38
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (620g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (518g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm S4800
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix S4800
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