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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 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
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Epson and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was launched 13 years before the A6500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R-D1 matches up vs the A6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony A6500

 R-D1 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Epson R-D1

 A6500 R-D1 
ReleasedOctober 2016March 2004More modern by 153 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k235kCrisper display (+687k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6500

 R-D1 A6500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 has got exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1 and the A6500.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and A6500 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and A6500.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A6500 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
Sony A6500 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography factors
Sony A6500 Street photography factors
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (620 grams)
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography features
Sony A6500 Travel photography features
38
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (620g)
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging details
Sony A6500 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
39
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony A6500
 Epson R-D1Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1 Sony Alpha a6500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-11 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 620g (1.37 lb) 453g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,709 $1,298