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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V2
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter 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 V1 (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was revealed 3 years prior to the 1 V1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the R-D1x grades against the 1 V1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon 1 V1

 R-D1x 1 V1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Epson R-D1x

 1 V1 R-D1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k235kCrisper screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 V1

 R-D1x 1 V1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x vs the 1 V1.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and 1 V1 is 75 and 84 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and 1 V1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 V1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620 grams)
62
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography details
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
53
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
39
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
41
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Nikon 1 V1
 Epson R-D1xNikon 1 V1
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1x Nikon 1 V1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,709 $670