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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JX500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R-D1x matches up vs the Fujifilm JX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm JX500

 R-D1x Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm JX500 R-D1x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JX500

 R-D1x Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has outer 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 JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Fujifilm JX500 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm JX500 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (6MP)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620g)
55
lighter than others in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
39
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (620g)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JX500
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-27 2012-01-05
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
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 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-45A
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,709 $90