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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm X-T4 front
Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 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
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T5
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Epson and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 12 years before the Fujifilm X-T4 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the R-D1x scores versus the Fujifilm X-T4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm X-T4

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-T4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm X-T4 R-D1x 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2009Newer by 133 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k235kSharper screen (+1385k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T4

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-T4 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x offers 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-T4 has sizing of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x compared to the Fujifilm X-T4.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T4 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T4.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T4 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
low resolution (6 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography factors
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (620 grams)
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than competition (607g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (500 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (620 grams)
low resolution (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
75
good battery power (500 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (607g)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (500 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T4
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm X-T4
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm X-T4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2020-02-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD X-Trans CMOS 4
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
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 59 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 607g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5")
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 - 500 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $1,709 $1,700