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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was manufactured 15 months earlier than the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the R-D1x matches up against the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony NEX-3

 R-D1x NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Epson R-D1x

 NEX-3 R-D1x 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kClearer screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-3

 R-D1x NEX-3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x offers 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) while the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-3 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 depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x vs the NEX-3.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and NEX-3 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and NEX-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-3 to give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
low megapixels (6MP)
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography information
Sony NEX-3 Street photography information
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography information
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography information
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography advice
39
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (620g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
27
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-3
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Company Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 297 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,709 $0