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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro 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
  • Released March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Epson and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R-D1 (6MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R-D1 matches up versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 R-D1 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro R-D1 
ReleasedJuly 2007March 2004Fresher by 40 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 R-D1 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1 and the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 75 and 55 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography info
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography factors
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (920g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography information
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
38
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (620g)
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
46
lighter than competitors in class (920g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Make Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Released 2004-03-11 2007-07-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon F
Number of lenses 59 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 448
Other
Self timer No Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,709 $548