Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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 WhatsAppThe 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.
Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony HX50V
R-D1 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Epson R-D1
HX50V | R-D1 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | March 2004 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 235k | Sharper display (+686k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony HX50V
R-D1 | HX50V | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |