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Epson R-D1x vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T Type 701 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Epson R-D1x and Leica T Type 701, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was revealed 6 years before the T Type 701 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R-D1x scores against the T Type 701 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Leica T Type 701

 R-D1x T Type 701 

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Epson R-D1x

 T Type 701 R-D1x 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen size3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1300k235kSharper screen (+1065k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Leica T Type 701

 R-D1x T Type 701 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has got outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Leica T Type 701 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x and Leica T Type 701 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x against the T Type 701.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and T Type 701 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and T Type 701.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Leica T Type 701 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
no manual control
low MP (6MP)
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Leica T Type 701
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
Leica T Type 701 Sports photography factors
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
39
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Leica T Type 701 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
32
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Leica T Type 701
 Epson R-D1xLeica T Typ 701
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Leica
Model Epson R-D1x Leica T Typ 701
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2014-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4944 x 3278
Highest native ISO 1600 12500
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 59 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 1,300 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 384 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1082
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,709 $1,603