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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 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
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 10 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R-D1x matches up against the Fujifilm X-A5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm X-A5

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm X-A5 R-D1x 
RevealedJanuary 2018February 2009More recent by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A5

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-A5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x features outer 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 X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x and the Fujifilm X-A5.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A5 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A5 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (620 grams)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
39
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
good battery power (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
81
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-A5
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm X-A5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2018-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 91
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 59 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 361 gr (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 - 450 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,709 $500