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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R-D1x matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm S8600

 R-D1x Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm S8600 R-D1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kSharper screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S8600

 R-D1x Fujifilm S8600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and Fujifilm S8600 is 75 and 76 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8600 will give extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography advice
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography features
39
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (620g)
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S8600
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-27 2014-01-06
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 surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Number of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 450 grams (0.99 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 3 x AA
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,709 $200