Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Leica CL. The whole galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Leica CL
R-D1x | CL | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Epson R-D1x
CL | R-D1x | |||
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Introduced | November 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 106 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper screen (+805k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Leica CL
R-D1x | CL | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Epson R-D1x vs Leica CL Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Leica CL | |
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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 |