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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40X
  • Successor is Nikon D5000
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon D60, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Epson and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and D60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was brought out 5 years prior to the D60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R-D1 scores vs the D60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon D60

 R-D1 D60 
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Epson R-D1

 D60 R-D1 
RevealedMarch 2008March 2004More modern by 48 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon D60

 R-D1 D60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has specifications of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon D60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R-D1 vs the D60.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and D60 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and D60.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon D60 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Nikon D60
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography factors
Nikon D60 Sports photography factors
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography information
Nikon D60 Travel photography information
38
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (620g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
46
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery (500 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D60 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging information
Nikon D60 Vlogging information
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Nikon D60
 Epson R-D1Nikon D60
General Information
Company Epson Nikon
Model type Epson R-D1 Nikon D60
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2004-03-11 2008-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon F
Amount of lenses 59 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 522g (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,709 $398