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Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Sony a5000
(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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Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 Overview

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).

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The 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k235kClearer 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.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography advice
Sony a5000 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
low resolution (6MP)
71
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Sony a5000 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (620 grams)
78
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Sony a5000
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (420 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Sony a5000
39
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (620 grams)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery (420 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
Sony a5000 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
32
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony a5000
 Epson R-D1xSony 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