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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm X-E4 R-D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2021March 2004More modern by 205 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1620k235kSharper display (+1385k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E4

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-E4 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

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

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography advice
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
83
manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography factors
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (620g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
38
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
88
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
9
no video shooting
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1 Fujifilm X-E4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-11 2021-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 59 58
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2" 3"
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 364 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,709 $849