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Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Epson R-D1 versus Sony ZV-E10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was unveiled 18 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the R-D1 grades vs the ZV-E10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Sony ZV-E10

 R-D1 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Epson R-D1

 ZV-E10 R-D1 
RevealedJuly 2021March 2004More modern by 211 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k235kSharper display (+685k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Sony ZV-E10

 R-D1 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 has got physical dimensions 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 ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1 vs the ZV-E10.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and ZV-E10 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and ZV-E10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony ZV-E10 to offer more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
82
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
38
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620g)
low megapixels (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
88
great battery pack (440 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Sony ZV-E10
 Epson R-D1Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1 Sony ZV-E10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2004-03-11 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x1920
Video 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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,709 $699