Clicky

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1 versus Sony ZV-E1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The R-D1 was unveiled 20 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R-D1 grades versus the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony ZV-E1

 R-D1 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Epson R-D1

 ZV-E1 R-D1 
ReleasedMarch 2023March 2004Fresher by 231 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1037k235kCrisper screen (+802k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony ZV-E1

 R-D1 ZV-E1 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the R-D1 versus the ZV-E1.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and ZV-E1 is 75 and 80 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-E1 will render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
71
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
above average high ISO (102,400)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography highlights
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (570 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed