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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 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
  • Released March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched November 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D300S
  • Updated by Nikon D610
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon D600, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Epson and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and D600 (24MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was announced 9 years earlier than the D600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R-D1 matches up against the D600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Nikon D600

 R-D1 D600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Epson R-D1

 D600 R-D1 
LaunchedNovember 2012March 2004Newer by 105 months
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k235kSharper screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Nikon D600

 R-D1 D600 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 provides physical measurements 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 D600 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1 versus Nikon D600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the R-D1 and the D600.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and D600 is 75 and 56 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and D600.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D600 will result in extra detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
Nikon D600 Street photography highlights
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (620g)
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
Nikon D600 Sports photography information
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no phase detect auto focus
70
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Travel photography camera
38
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
66
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
Nikon D600 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Nikon D600
9
no video shooting
30
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Nikon D600
 Epson R-D1Nikon D600
General Information
Company Epson Nikon
Model type Epson R-D1 Nikon D600
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2004-03-11 2012-11-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon F
Number of lenses 59 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 850g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 94
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2980
Other
Battery life - 900 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $1,709 $1,900