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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 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
  • Later Model is Epson R-D1x
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J5
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon 1 J4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1 was released 11 years earlier than the 1 J4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R-D1 scores against the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 R-D1 1 J4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Epson R-D1

 1 J4 R-D1 
IntroducedApril 2014March 2004More modern by 122 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1037k235kClearer display (+802k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 J4

 R-D1 1 J4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 has outer 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 Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1 vs the 1 J4.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and 1 J4 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and 1 J4.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon 1 J4 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
56
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography advice
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (620g)
74
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (232g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography details
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of phase detect AF
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
38
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (620 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
has focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
9
no video shooting
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 J4
 Epson R-D1Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make Epson Nikon
Model type Epson R-D1 Nikon 1 J4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2004-03-11 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon 1
Total lenses 59 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL22
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,709 $600