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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was revealed 14 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R-D1x matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm X-T5

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-T5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm X-T5 R-D1x 
LaunchedNovember 2022February 2009More recent by 166 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1840k235kSharper screen (+1605k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T5

 R-D1x Fujifilm X-T5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T5 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x vs the Fujifilm X-T5.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T5 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T5 to give you extra detail because of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
no manual exposure
low resolution (6MP)
86
manual focus
MP count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (620 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than competitors (557 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography advice
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (580 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography factors
39
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (620 grams)
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (580 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count high (40MP)
heavier than competitors (557 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (580 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (557 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm X-T5
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm X-T5
General Information
Manufacturer Epson FujiFilm
Model Epson R-D1x Fujifilm X-T5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2022-11-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 40MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 7728 x 5152
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 59 82
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 235k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/180000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Max video resolution None 6240x4160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 557 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 580 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W235
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $1,709 $1,699