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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Launched March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Epson R-D1 and Nikon L26, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Epson and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and L26 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and L26 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1 was brought out 9 years earlier than the L26 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R-D1 scores vs the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon L26

 R-D1 L26 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Epson R-D1

 L26 R-D1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012March 2004More recent by 96 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon L26

 R-D1 L26 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 provides physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1 and Nikon L26 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R-D1 against the L26.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and L26 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and L26.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L26 will give you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Nikon L26
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (620g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Nikon L26
38
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (620 grams)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Nikon L26
 Epson R-D1Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2004-03-11 2012-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,709 $70