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Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Launched March 2004
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Epson and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1 was announced 7 years prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 R-D1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Epson R-D1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC R-D1 
LaunchedMarch 2010March 2004More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k235kSharper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 R-D1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 offers outer dimensions 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (355g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
38
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Epson R-D1Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Epson Ricoh
Model type Epson R-D1 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-11 2010-03-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 355 grams (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,709 $349