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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Epson R-D1x versus Nikon D810A, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Epson and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and D810A (36MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was announced 7 years before the D810A which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R-D1x scores versus the D810A in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Nikon D810A

 R-D1x D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Epson R-D1x

 D810A R-D1x 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k235kSharper display (+994k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Nikon D810A

 R-D1x D810A 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x provides physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x versus Nikon D810A in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R-D1x vs the D810A.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and D810A is 75 and 55 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and D810A.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D810A will render extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (6MP)
85
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography information
Nikon D810A Street photography information
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Nikon D810A Sports photography features
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Nikon D810A Travel photography info
39
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
environment sealing
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography factors
Nikon D810A Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Nikon D810A
 Epson R-D1xNikon D810A
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Nikon
Model type Epson R-D1x Nikon D810A
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-27 2015-02-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon F
Total lenses 59 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 235k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 880 grams (1.94 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
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 - 1200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer No Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at release $1,709 $3,800