Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S1500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S1500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was announced very close to the Fujifilm S1500 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R-D1x grades versus the Fujifilm S1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x features 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 S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and Fujifilm S1500 is 75 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S1500 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.