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Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Epson R-D1x and Leica M Edition 60, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was introduced 6 years earlier than the M Edition 60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R-D1x grades against the M Edition 60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Leica M Edition 60

 R-D1x M Edition 60 

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Epson R-D1x

 M Edition 60 R-D1x 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2009More modern by 67 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kClearer screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Leica M Edition 60

 R-D1x M Edition 60 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has external measurements 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 Leica M Edition 60 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1x and Leica M Edition 60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R-D1x vs the M Edition 60.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and M Edition 60 is 75 and 74 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and M Edition 60.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica M Edition 60 will give you greater detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography information
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography info
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography features
Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography features
39
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
weather sealing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography details
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
9
can't record video
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Leica M Edition 60
 Epson R-D1xLeica M Edition 60
General Information
Brand Name Epson Leica
Model type Epson R-D1x Leica M Edition 60
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2014-09-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica M
Total lenses 59 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 235k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,709 -