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Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Newer Model is Epson R-D1x
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Epson and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was introduced 9 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the R-D1 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 R-D1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Epson R-D1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012March 2004More modern by 96 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k235kCrisper screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 R-D1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R-D1 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 75 and 69 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
38
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (550g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
24
relatively wide (24mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (550g)
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Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Epson R-D1Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Epson Ricoh
Model Epson R-D1 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2004-03-11 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,709 $871