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Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 9 years before the TL2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R-D1x grades vs the TL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Leica TL2

 R-D1x TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Epson R-D1x

 TL2 R-D1x 
ReleasedJuly 2017February 2009More modern by 101 months
Display dimension3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1230k235kClearer display (+995k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Leica TL2

 R-D1x TL2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x features external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R-D1x against the TL2.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and TL2 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and TL2.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica TL2 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
Leica TL2 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (6MP)
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Leica TL2 Street photography info
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (620g)
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Leica TL2 Sports photography features
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
has no phase detect AF
62
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
39
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (620g)
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
Leica TL2 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Leica TL2
 Epson R-D1xLeica TL2
General Information
Make Epson Leica
Model type Epson R-D1x Leica TL2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 1600 50000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 pounds) 399g (0.88 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,709 $2,195