Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview
Following is a complete review of the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and HS20 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

The R-D1x was introduced 22 months before the HS20 EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R-D1x scores vs the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x & FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
R-D1x | HS20 EXR |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Epson R-D1x
HS20 EXR | R-D1x | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper display (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
R-D1x | HS20 EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).
Contrast the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x against the HS20 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and HS20 EXR is 75 and 58 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and HS20 EXR.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Epson R-D1x | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Epson | FujiFilm |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix HS22 EXR |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-27 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 235 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) | 730 gr (1.61 pounds) |
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 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 ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,709 | $600 |