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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 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
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Epson and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and L28 (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and L28 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was released 4 years prior to the L28 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R-D1x grades vs the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon L28

 R-D1x L28 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Epson R-D1x

 L28 R-D1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon L28

 R-D1x L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x enjoys outside measurements 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 L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x compared to the L28.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and L28 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and L28.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L28 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Nikon L28
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Nikon L28 Sports photography features
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Nikon L28
39
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (280 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging factors
Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
9
no video
29
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Nikon L28
 Epson R-D1xNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1x Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-27 2013-01-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer No -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,709 $90