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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 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 X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was announced 6 years before the Fujifilm X-A2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R-D1x grades versus the Fujifilm X-A2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm X-A2

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-A2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm X-A2 R-D1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kClearer display (+685k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A2

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-A2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x offers 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 X-A2 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x compared to the Fujifilm X-A2.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A2 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A2.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A2 to result in more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
75
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography features
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
39
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery (410 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
70
selfie friendly screen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A2
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm X-A2
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm X-A2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2015-01-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 59 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,709 $370