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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Epson R-D1x and Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A7c (24MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 12 years prior to the A7c which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1x matches up vs the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony A7c

 R-D1x A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Epson R-D1x

 A7c R-D1x 
IntroducedSeptember 2020February 2009More modern by 140 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k235kCrisper display (+687k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony A7c

 R-D1x A7c 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x comes with external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x and Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x versus the A7c.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and A7c is 75 and 78 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and A7c.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will offer extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Sony A7c Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
low MP (6 megapixels)
78
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Sony A7c
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (620g)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Sony A7c
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (740 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
39
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (620g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
86
better than average battery power (740 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Sony A7c
9
can't record video
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony A7c
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha A7c
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2020-09-14
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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 235k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
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
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 740 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,709 $1,800