Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100
75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Launched February 2009
- Replaced the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm A100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The R-D1x was revealed at a similar time to the Fujifilm A100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R-D1x scores versus the Fujifilm A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm A100
R-D1x | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm A100 | R-D1x | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm A100
R-D1x | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys physical 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) while the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm A100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R-D1x and the Fujifilm A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and Fujifilm A100 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Fujifilm A100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm A100 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | FujiFilm |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-27 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 235k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
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 | 620g (1.37 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,709 | $0 |