Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm S8600
R-D1x | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Epson R-D1x
Fujifilm S8600 | R-D1x | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper screen (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm S8600
R-D1x | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | |
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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 |