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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J2
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 J1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 3 years before the 1 J1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R-D1x matches up against the 1 J1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon 1 J1

 R-D1x 1 J1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Epson R-D1x

 1 J1 R-D1x 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kCrisper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 J1

 R-D1x 1 J1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x vs the 1 J1.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and 1 J1 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and 1 J1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon 1 J1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
manual mode not possible
MP count low (6 megapixels)
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (620g)
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography factors
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography factors
39
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 J1
 Epson R-D1xNikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Name Epson Nikon
Model type Epson R-D1x Nikon 1 J1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 372
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,709 $625