Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon 1 J4
R-D1 | 1 J4 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Epson R-D1
1 J4 | R-D1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | March 2004 | More modern by 122 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 235k | Clearer display (+802k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 J4
R-D1 | 1 J4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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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 |