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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 15 months prior to the NEX-5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R-D1x grades versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony NEX-5

 R-D1x NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Epson R-D1x

 NEX-5 R-D1x 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kCrisper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-5

 R-D1x NEX-5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x compared to the NEX-5.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and NEX-5 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and NEX-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
no manual control
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (620 grams)
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography highlights
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no phase detect AF
52
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography info
39
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
59
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-5
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 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 dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,709 $599