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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was brought out 13 years prior to the A6300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the R-D1 matches up against the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony A6300

 R-D1 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Epson R-D1

 A6300 R-D1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2004More modern by 144 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k235kClearer display (+687k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6300

 R-D1 A6300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 features 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 and the A6300.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and A6300 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and A6300.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6300 to provide more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography info
Sony A6300 Street photography info
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (620g)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6300 Sports photography highlights
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no phase detect autofocus
74
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography advice
Sony A6300 Travel photography advice
38
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
76
environment proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography information
Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
35
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony A6300
 Epson R-D1Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2004-03-11 2016-02-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 404 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,709 $889