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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Updated by Epson R-D1x
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Epson and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was unveiled 16 years before the A6600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the R-D1 matches up versus the A6600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony A6600

 R-D1 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Epson R-D1

 A6600 R-D1 
RevealedAugust 2019March 2004More modern by 188 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k235kClearer screen (+687k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6600

 R-D1 A6600 
Focus manually More precise focus

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 has outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 against the A6600.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and A6600 is 75 and 77 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and A6600.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A6600 to produce more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography details
Sony A6600 Portrait photography details
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography info
Sony A6600 Street photography info
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography info
Sony A6600 Sports photography info
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Sony A6600
38
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6600 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony A6600
 Epson R-D1Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-11 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2" 3"
Resolution of screen 235k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,709 $1,198