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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 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
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was announced 12 years before the Fujifilm X-A2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R-D1 scores vs the Fujifilm X-A2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-A2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm X-A2 R-D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2004More recent by 132 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k235kSharper screen (+685k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-A2

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A2 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1 versus the Fujifilm X-A2.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-A2 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-A2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A2 to give you more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography features
38
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (620g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
70
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-A2
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm X-A2
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 Fujifilm X-A2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2004-03-11 2015-01-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 59 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,709 $370