Epson R-D1 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Epson R-D1 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
- Released March 2004
- Successor is Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Announced September 2018
Epson R-D1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Epson and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe R-D1 was announced 15 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R-D1 grades against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Epson R-D1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Zeiss ZX1
R-D1 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Epson R-D1
ZX1 | R-D1 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | March 2004 | More recent by 177 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 4.34" | 2" | Bigger screen (+2.34") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 235k | Sharper screen (+2530k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Zeiss ZX1
R-D1 | ZX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Epson R-D1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Epson R-D1 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 and the ZX1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and ZX1 is 75 and 67 respectively.
Epson R-D1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and ZX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Epson R-D1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Zeiss |
Model type | Epson R-D1 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2004-03-11 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 7488 x 4992 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Available lenses | 59 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2 inch | 4.34 inch |
Display resolution | 235 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620g (1.37 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
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 | ||
Self timer | No | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD card | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,709 | - |