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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm A100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm A100

 R-D1x Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm A100 R-D1x 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm A100

 R-D1x Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
low resolution sensor (6MP)
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
39
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than competition (124g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm A100
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix A100
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