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Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and CL (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was announced 9 years prior to the CL and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1x scores versus the CL with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Leica CL

 R-D1x CL 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Epson R-D1x

 CL R-D1x 
IntroducedNovember 2017February 2009Fresher by 106 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Leica CL

 R-D1x CL 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x offers external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Leica CL has sizing of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x compared to the CL.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and CL is 75 and 82 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and CL.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica CL to offer more detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
Leica CL Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
72
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
Leica CL Street photography factors
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (620 grams)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Leica CL
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/25,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography highlights
Leica CL Travel photography highlights
39
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
Leica CL Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Leica CL
 Epson R-D1xLeica CL
General Information
Company Epson Leica
Model Epson R-D1x Leica CL
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2017-11-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6014 x 4014
Max native ISO 1600 50000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica L
Amount of lenses 59 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/25000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 403 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC12
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,709 $3,799