Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 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
- Released February 2009
- Replaced the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Epson and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and S1600 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and S1600 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The R-D1x was manufactured 11 months prior to the S1600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1x matches up versus the S1600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The entire galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the FujiFilm S1600
R-D1x | S1600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Epson R-D1x
S1600 | R-D1x | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm S1600
R-D1x | S1600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1600 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Look at the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x vs the S1600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and S1600 is 75 and 78 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and S1600.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm S1600 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Epson | FujiFilm |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 |
Alternative name | - | FinePix S1770 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-27 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/4.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 235 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,709 | $130 |