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Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Epson R-D1x versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1x was released 17 months earlier than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the R-D1x matches up versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 R-D1x GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Epson R-D1x

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC R-D1x 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kCrisper screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 R-D1x GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x offers outer 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 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography advice
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery power (440 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
9
no video recording
26
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Epson R-D1xRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Ricoh
Model Epson R-D1x Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2010-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) 367 gr (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 - 440 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,709 $147