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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm F900EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R-D1x scores versus the Fujifilm F900EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 R-D1x Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm F900EXR R-D1x 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kSharper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm F900EXR

 R-D1x Fujifilm F900EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x offers outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x and the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and Fujifilm F900EXR is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
small sensor size (1/2")
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography info
39
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Brand Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-27 2013-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR II
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-50A
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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