Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ200

Its time to look closer at the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm JZ200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JZ200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the R-D1x matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x features exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ200 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm JZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x versus the Fujifilm JZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ200 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JZ200 will provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.