Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1
75 Imaging
44 Features
20 Overall
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![Epson R-D1 front Epson R-D1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Epson-R-D1/Epson-R-D1-front.jpg)
![Sony ZV-E1 front Sony ZV-E1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-E1/Sony-ZV-E1-front.jpg)
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75
Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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.
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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.
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony ZV-E1
R-D1 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Epson R-D1
ZV-E1 | R-D1 | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 231 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper 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 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Sony |
Model type | Epson R-D1 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2004-03-11 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 59 | 195 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 235k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 grams (1.37 pounds) | 483 grams (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
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 | - | 570 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | No | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,709 | $2,198 |