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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 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
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 3 years prior to the NEX-C3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R-D1x matches up versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony NEX-C3

 R-D1x NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Epson R-D1x

 NEX-C3 R-D1x 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kCrisper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-C3

 R-D1x NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x features outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the R-D1x vs the NEX-C3.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and NEX-C3 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-C3 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620g)
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
53
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography advice
39
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (620g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (225g)
MP count good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-C3
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2011-08-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 235k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,709 $343