Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7
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Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced February 2009
- Replaced the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Pentax Q10
Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x versus Pentax Q7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe R-D1x was released 5 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1x scores against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Pentax Q7
R-D1x | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Epson R-D1x
Q7 | R-D1x | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 54 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 235k | Crisper screen (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Pentax Q7
R-D1x | Q7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Epson R-D1x versus Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x vs the Q7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Q7 is 75 and 92 respectively.
Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Q7.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax Q7 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Epson | Pentax |
Model | Epson R-D1x | Pentax Q7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-27 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 59 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 235 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash options | - | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (1.37 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | No | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,709 | $480 |