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Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 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
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Lets look closer at the Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Epson and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was revealed 4 years prior to the M Typ 240 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the R-D1x scores vs the M Typ 240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Leica M Typ 240

 R-D1x M Typ 240 

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Epson R-D1x

 M Typ 240 R-D1x 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kCrisper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Leica M Typ 240

 R-D1x M Typ 240 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x has got 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) and the Leica M Typ 240 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x compared to the M Typ 240.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and M Typ 240 is 75 and 74 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and M Typ 240.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica M Typ 240 will render greater detail because of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography advice
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (620g)
67
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography details
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
39
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
63
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Leica M Typ 240
 Epson R-D1xLeica M Typ 240
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Leica
Model type Epson R-D1x Leica M Typ 240
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2012-09-17
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 surface area 369.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica M
Number of lenses 59 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Physical 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 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1860
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,709 $5,479