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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1 was unveiled 12 years earlier than the 1 J5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the R-D1 scores against the 1 J5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon 1 J5

 R-D1 1 J5 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Epson R-D1

 1 J5 R-D1 
ReleasedApril 2015March 2004Fresher by 134 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1037k235kClearer display (+802k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 J5

 R-D1 1 J5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1 and the 1 J5.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and 1 J5 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and 1 J5.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon 1 J5 will give greater detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography highlights
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
64
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (620g)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography information
38
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (620 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
80
lighter than average in class (231g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (250 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 J5
 Epson R-D1Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Name Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1 Nikon 1 J5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-11 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 5A
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 59 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 479
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL24
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,709 $497