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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm F70EXR, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and F70EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1x was introduced 4 months before the F70EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R-D1x matches up vs the F70EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 R-D1x F70EXR 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Epson R-D1x

 F70EXR R-D1x 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm F70EXR

 R-D1x F70EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm F70EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x vs the F70EXR.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and F70EXR is 75 and 93 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and F70EXR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm F70EXR will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (620g)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
39
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
45
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
28
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Epson R-D1xFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Make Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F75EXR
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-27 2009-07-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 3616 x 2712
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-270mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,709 $280