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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 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
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was released 14 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R-D1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E3 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-E3

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm X-E3 R-D1 
RevealedSeptember 2017March 2004More recent by 164 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E3

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-E3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 provides external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 and the Fujifilm X-E3.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E3.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography information
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography information
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography details
38
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620g)
low MP (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
77
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
37
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Brand Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 Fujifilm X-E3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-11 2017-09-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor III
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 325
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 59 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3"
Display resolution 235k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,709 $700