Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Its time to look closer at the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R-D1 was introduced 18 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the R-D1 scores against the Fujifilm X-E4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E4. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 has outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E4 has sizing of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 versus the Fujifilm X-E4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E4.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to resolve greater detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.