Epson R-D1x vs FujiFilm S3200

The following is a in-depth overview of the Epson R-D1x versus FujiFilm S3200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and S3200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 22 months prior to the S3200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R-D1x grades vs the S3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x versus FujiFilm S3200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x versus the S3200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and S3200 is 75 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and S3200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S3200 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.