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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Nikon 1 S2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon 1 S2

 R-D1x 1 S2 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Epson R-D1x

 1 S2 R-D1x 
AnnouncedMay 2014February 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kCrisper screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 S2

 R-D1x 1 S2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S2
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
manual exposure not available
MP count low (6MP)
60
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14.2MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
71
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (190g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography highlights
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (14.2MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography highlights
39
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (190g)
megapixel count good (14.2MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
33
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (190g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 S2
 Epson R-D1xNikon 1 S2
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