Epson R-D1 vs Fujifilm X-T5

Following is a thorough analysis of the Epson R-D1 and Fujifilm X-T5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was revealed 19 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R-D1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Fujifilm X-T5. The full galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T5 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1 versus the Fujifilm X-T5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-T5 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and Fujifilm X-T5.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T5 to render more detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.