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Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Old Model is Epson R-D1
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and fp L (61MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was released 13 years before the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R-D1x grades against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sigma fp L

 R-D1x fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Epson R-D1x

 fp L R-D1x 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2009More recent by 146 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k235kClearer screen (+1865k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sigma fp L

 R-D1x fp L 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has outside measurements 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 Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x versus the fp L.

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and fp L is 75 and 83 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and fp L.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 55MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (6MP)
89
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Sigma fp L
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography information
Sigma fp L Travel photography information
39
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
weather proof
features touch focus
MP count amazing (61MP)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
9
can't record video
38
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sigma fp L
 Epson R-D1xSigma fp L
General Information
Company Epson Sigma
Model Epson R-D1x Sigma fp L
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 59 40
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 235k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,709 $2,499