Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm SL1000

On this page, we are looking at the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was released 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the R-D1 scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm SL1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm SL1000 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.