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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S4800, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R-D1x grades against the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm S4800

 R-D1x Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm S4800 R-D1x 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S4800

 R-D1x Fujifilm S4800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x provides exterior 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 S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm S4800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x and the Fujifilm S4800.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Fujifilm S4800 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S4800 will offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
39
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S4800
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-27 2013-01-30
Physical type 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 518g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,709 $229