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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Later Model is Epson R-D1x
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was released 11 years before the 1 V3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up versus the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon 1 V3

 R-D1 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Epson R-D1

 1 V3 R-D1 
IntroducedMarch 2014March 2004Fresher by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1037k235kClearer display (+802k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 V3

 R-D1 1 V3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 features external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R-D1 versus the 1 V3.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and 1 V3 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and 1 V3.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
69
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (620 grams)
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
38
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (620g)
low MP (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
provides focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
9
can't shoot video
35
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Nikon 1 V3
 Epson R-D1Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1 Nikon 1 V3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2004-03-11 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CCD 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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 381 gr (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20a
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,709 $997