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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Old Model is Epson R-D1
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and S2800HD (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and S2800HD (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was released 11 months prior to the S2800HD which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R-D1x grades versus the S2800HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 R-D1x S2800HD 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Epson R-D1x

 S2800HD R-D1x 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm S2800HD

 R-D1x S2800HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the S2800HD.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and S2800HD is 75 and 75 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and S2800HD.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm S2800HD will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
no manual control
megapixel count low (6MP)
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
39
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Epson R-D1xFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called as - FinePix S2900HD
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 area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Number of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (1.37 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,709 $260