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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 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
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Released June 2021
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was released 13 years prior to the E-P7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R-D1x matches up against the E-P7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-P7

 R-D1x E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Epson R-D1x

 E-P7 R-D1x 
ReleasedJune 2021February 2009Newer by 149 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kClearer screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P7

 R-D1x E-P7 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x against the E-P7.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and E-P7 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and E-P7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-P7 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (6MP)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Olympus E-P7
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (620g)
86
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
has no phase detect AF
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography highlights
39
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
86
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P7
 Epson R-D1xOlympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Make Epson Olympus
Model type Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2021-06-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
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 - 360 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,709 $800