Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2
75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
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45 Features
60 Overall
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Older Model is Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced May 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R-D1x was brought out 6 years prior to the 1 S2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R-D1x scores against the 1 S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon 1 S2
R-D1x | 1 S2 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Epson R-D1x
1 S2 | R-D1x | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 63 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 235k | Crisper screen (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 S2
R-D1x | 1 S2 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has got physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x vs the 1 S2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and 1 S2 is 75 and 93 respectively.
Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and 1 S2.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 S2 will deliver greater detail having its extra 8.2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Epson | Nikon |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | Nikon 1 S2 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-02-27 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 13.1 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 115.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 14.2MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4592 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 59 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 235k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | - | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
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 | 620g (1.37 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,709 | $450 |