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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 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 S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and S2950 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1x was released 22 months before the S2950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R-D1x scores against the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the FujiFilm S2950

 R-D1x S2950 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Epson R-D1x

 S2950 R-D1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm S2950

 R-D1x S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x comes with external 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) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x vs the S2950.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and S2950 is 75 and 76 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and S2950.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm S2950 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution low (6MP)
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
39
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm S2950
 Epson R-D1xFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2990
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-27 2011-01-05
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 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 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 life - 300 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,709 $330