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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Epson R-D1 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was released 16 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R-D1 scores vs the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony A6100

 R-D1 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Epson R-D1

 A6100 R-D1 
RevealedAugust 2019March 2004More modern by 188 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k235kCrisper display (+687k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6100

 R-D1 A6100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 features external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1 and the A6100.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and A6100 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and A6100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6100 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Sony A6100
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
74
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography features
Sony A6100 Travel photography features
38
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (620g)
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
Sony A6100 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging details
Sony A6100 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony A6100
 Epson R-D1Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-11 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 - 420 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,709 $748