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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 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
  • Released March 2004
  • Newer Model is Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was unveiled 17 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-S10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Epson R-D1

 Fujifilm X-S10 R-D1 
IntroducedOctober 2020March 2004Newer by 202 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-S10

 R-D1 Fujifilm X-S10 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 comes with external 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-S10 has sizing of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-S10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 vs the Fujifilm X-S10.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 75 and 73 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to provide more detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
75
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
more heavy than others in class (465 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
85
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography info
38
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (465 grams)
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Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-S10
 Epson R-D1Fujifilm X-S10
General Information
Brand Name Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1 Fujifilm X-S10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2004-03-11 2020-10-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-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 area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 59 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2" 3"
Resolution of display 235k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 325 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,709 $999