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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Epson R-D1x and Nikon S3100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Epson and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and S3100 (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and S3100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was brought out 23 months earlier than the S3100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R-D1x grades vs the S3100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon S3100

 R-D1x S3100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Epson R-D1x

 S3100 R-D1x 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon S3100

 R-D1x S3100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has got outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x against the S3100.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and S3100 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and S3100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3100 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (6MP)
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Nikon S3100 Street photography details
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (620g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
has no phase detect AF
32
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
39
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (620g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Nikon S3100 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Nikon S3100
 Epson R-D1xNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Epson Nikon
Model Epson R-D1x Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-27 2011-02-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (1.37 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer No Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,709 $139