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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S4200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S4200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the R-D1x scores against the Fujifilm S4200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm S4200

 R-D1x Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm S4200 R-D1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S4200

 R-D1x Fujifilm S4200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor 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") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S4200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x against the Fujifilm S4200.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and Fujifilm S4200 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S4200 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
39
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (543g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
9
can't record video
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S4200
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-27 2012-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 620g (1.37 lb) 543g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 300 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,709 $200