Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-H2

Here is a extended assessment of the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-H2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was revealed 19 years before the Fujifilm X-H2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R-D1 scores versus the Fujifilm X-H2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 & Fujifilm X-H2. The full galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 provides outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-H2 has specifications of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-H2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1 versus the Fujifilm X-H2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-H2 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-H2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-H2 to render more detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.