Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Succeeded the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Newer Model is Sony a5100
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Below is a in-depth review of the Epson R-D1x and Sony a5000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe R-D1x was announced 5 years before the a5000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the R-D1x scores versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony a5000
| R-D1x | a5000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Epson R-D1x
| a5000 | R-D1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 235k | Clearer screen (+226k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony a5000
| R-D1x | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x offers external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x and the a5000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and a5000 is 75 and 89 respectively.
Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and a5000.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony a5000 to produce greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 Specifications
| Epson R-D1x | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Epson | Sony |
| Model type | Epson R-D1x | Sony Alpha a5000 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-02-27 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 235 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,709 | $448 |