Clicky

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Released March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Epson R-D1 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The R-D1 was launched 10 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R-D1 grades versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance
	
	

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony HX50V

 R-D1 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Epson R-D1

 HX50V R-D1 
LaunchedApril 2013March 2004Fresher by 111 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k235kSharper display (+686k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony HX50V

 R-D1 HX50V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 comes with external 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) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1 versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 compared to the HX50V.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and HX50V is 75 and 89 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and HX50V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX50V will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
38
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (272 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
9
no video recording
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony HX50V
 Epson R-D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2004-03-11 2013-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 3"
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 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 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,709 $439