Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Below is a detailed overview of the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-T2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was manufactured 13 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R-D1 scores against the Fujifilm X-T2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 & Fujifilm X-T2. The entire galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 offers exterior 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-T2 has measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 against the Fujifilm X-T2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 75 and 76 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-T2.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.