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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Epson and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") use different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was released 4 years prior to the Fujifilm HS35EXR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R-D1x grades against the Fujifilm HS35EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 R-D1x Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm HS35EXR R-D1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 R-D1x Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x against the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 75 and 59 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual exposure
low megapixels (6MP)
55
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620g)
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (600 per charge)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
39
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (620g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
53
good battery life (600 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (600 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-27 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 687 grams (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 - 600 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,709 $380