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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
56
Features
60
Overall
57

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-3N
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 4 years earlier than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the R-D1x matches up against the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony NEX-F3

 R-D1x NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Epson R-D1x

 NEX-F3 R-D1x 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kClearer display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-F3

 R-D1x NEX-F3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x offers physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x compared to the NEX-F3.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and NEX-F3 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620g)
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
39
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
good battery pack (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
9
no video
27
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-F3
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) 314 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,709 $470