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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm X-T1, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R-D1x was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R-D1x scores versus the Fujifilm X-T1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm X-T1

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-T1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm X-T1 R-D1x 
RevealedApril 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k235kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T1

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-T1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x versus Fujifilm X-T1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x versus the Fujifilm X-T1.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T1 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T1 to give greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (6MP)
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography info
39
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
33
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T1
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x Fujifilm X-T1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2014-04-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 59 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 440 grams (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer No Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,709 $1,300