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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was launched 3 years prior to the E-P3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R-D1x matches up vs the E-P3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-P3

 R-D1x E-P3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Epson R-D1x

 E-P3 R-D1x 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k235kClearer display (+379k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P3

 R-D1x E-P3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has physical 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 Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x and the E-P3.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and E-P3 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and E-P3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-P3 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P3
47
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
no manual mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Street photography highlights
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620 grams)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Travel photography camera
39
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
provides touch focus
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P3
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P3
 Epson R-D1xOlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Company Epson Olympus
Model type Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2011-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 pounds) 369g (0.81 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,709 $0