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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 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
  • Updated by Epson R-D1x
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Announced July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Epson R-D1 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Epson and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and A6700 (26MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was manufactured 20 years earlier than the A6700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R-D1 matches up against the A6700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony A6700

 R-D1 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Epson R-D1

 A6700 R-D1 
AnnouncedJuly 2023March 2004More modern by 235 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k235kClearer display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony A6700

 R-D1 A6700 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 features outside dimensions 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 A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1 versus Sony A6700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1 versus the A6700.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and A6700 is 75 and 75 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and A6700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6700 to result in more detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6700 Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
84
has manual focus
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1
Street photography with Sony A6700
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (620 grams)
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
Sony A6700 Sports photography information
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
87
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography factors
Sony A6700 Travel photography factors
38
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
84
great battery life (570 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count great (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging features
Sony A6700 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony A6700
 Epson R-D1Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Company Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1 Sony Alpha a6700
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-11 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 235k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
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 - 570 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,709 $1,399