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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 S2
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon 1 S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1 was manufactured 10 years prior to the 1 S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1 scores vs the 1 S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 R-D1 1 S1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Epson R-D1

 1 S1 R-D1 
IntroducedJune 2013March 2004Newer by 112 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 S1

 R-D1 1 S1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon 1 S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R-D1 against the 1 S1.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and 1 S1 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and 1 S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 S1 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography features
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
38
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (197g)
has built in flash
bad battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (197g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 S1
 Epson R-D1Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Company Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1 Nikon 1 S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2004-03-11 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 397
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,709 $231