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

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).

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 96 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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