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Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Epson R-D1 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was released 10 years prior to the NEX-5T which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R-D1 grades versus the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 R-D1 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Epson R-D1

 NEX-5T R-D1 
RevealedAugust 2013March 2004More modern by 115 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k235kSharper display (+687k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony NEX-5T

 R-D1 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the R-D1 versus the NEX-5T.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and NEX-5T is 75 and 89 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5T to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (620 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography highlights
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
38
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
77
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Epson R-D1Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-11 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 620g (1.37 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer No Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,709 $400