Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 S2

Here is a extensive review of the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 S2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1 was unveiled 11 years prior to the 1 S2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the R-D1 grades against the 1 S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Nikon 1 S2. The full galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 enjoys outer 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 Nikon 1 S2 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1 versus the 1 S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and 1 S2 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and 1 S2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 S2 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8.2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.