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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Epson and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and P610 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and P610 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was launched 7 years before the P610 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R-D1x grades vs the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon P610

 R-D1x P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Epson R-D1x

 P610 R-D1x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k235kClearer display (+686k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon P610

 R-D1x P610 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x comes with external 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 P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x and the P610.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and P610 is 75 and 65 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and P610.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P610 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Nikon P610
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (6MP)
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Nikon P610
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (620g)
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography information
Nikon P610 Sports photography information
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
39
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (620g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Nikon P610 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
59
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Nikon P610
 Epson R-D1xNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Company Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1x Nikon Coolpix P610
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-27 2015-02-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,709 $430