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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro 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 S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S5 Pro, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Epson and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the R-D1x (6MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was revealed 21 months after the Fujifilm S5 Pro making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R-D1x grades vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 R-D1x Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2007More modern by 21 months
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm S5 Pro R-D1x 

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 R-D1x Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S5 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 75 and 55 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher R-D1x will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not possible
low MP (6MP)
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (620 grams)
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (920g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography details
39
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (620g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
46
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Brand Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-27 2007-07-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon F
Available lenses 59 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video format 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 620 grams (1.37 lb) 920 grams (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 448
Other
Self timer No Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,709 $548