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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was introduced 13 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E4 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R-D1x scores against the Fujifilm X-E4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm X-E4

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm X-E4 R-D1x 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2009More recent by 145 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k235kSharper screen (+1385k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-E4

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-E4 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys outside measurements 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-E4 has measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x compared to the Fujifilm X-E4.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-E4 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-E4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to result in more detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
83
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography information
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography information
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (620g)
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography features
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography info
39
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-E4
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm X-E4
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm X-E4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2021-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 59 58
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 364 gr (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
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 - 380 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,709 $849