Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-7
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced December 2011
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Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Epson and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe R-D1 was launched 8 years earlier than the NEX-7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the R-D1 scores vs the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony NEX-7
| R-D1 | NEX-7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Epson R-D1
| NEX-7 | R-D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2011 |  | March 2004 | Newer by 94 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 235k | Crisper screen (+686k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony NEX-7
| R-D1 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 has got outer 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-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1 against the NEX-7.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and NEX-7 is 75 and 84 respectively.
Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony NEX-7 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Epson R-D1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Epson | Sony |
| Model type | Epson R-D1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2004-03-11 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 235 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 430 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $1,709 | $699 |