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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and HS10 (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and HS10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was announced 16 months before the HS10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R-D1x matches up versus the HS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the FujiFilm HS10

 R-D1x HS10 
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Epson R-D1x

 HS10 R-D1x 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm HS10

 R-D1x HS10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x features physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS10 has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x versus the HS10.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and HS10 is 75 and 60 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and HS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS10 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666g)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
39
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging factors
FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
23
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (666g)
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm HS10
 Epson R-D1xFujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Brand Name Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Also called - FinePix HS11
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-27 2010-07-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 666 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 - 4 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,709 $900