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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S4500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R-D1x scores vs the Fujifilm S4500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm S4500

 R-D1x Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm S4500 R-D1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S4500

 R-D1x Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outer measurements 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 S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x and the Fujifilm S4500.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and Fujifilm S4500 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S4500 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (620g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography info
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
39
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S4500
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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 modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 620 gr (1.37 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots
Style 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 1 1
Cost at release $1,709 $230