Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced February 2009
- Older Model is Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released March 2013
- Later Model is Sony A6000

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Epson and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The R-D1x was introduced 5 years prior to the NEX-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R-D1x scores against the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony NEX-6
R-D1x | NEX-6 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Epson R-D1x
NEX-6 | R-D1x | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper display (+686k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-6
R-D1x | NEX-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x against the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and NEX-6 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and NEX-6.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to resolve greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Epson | Sony |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-27 | 2013-03-25 |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
Available lenses | 59 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 235k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 grams (1.37 pounds) | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,709 | $365 |