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Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Newer Model is Epson R-D1x
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Epson and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was revealed 6 years prior to the S2100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony S2100

 R-D1 S2100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Epson R-D1

 S2100 R-D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2004More modern by 70 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony S2100

 R-D1 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 and the S2100.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and S2100 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and S2100.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S2100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (620g)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Sony S2100
38
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (620 grams)
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony S2100
 Epson R-D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2004-03-11 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,709 $0