Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5100
75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
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89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Released February 2009
- Succeeded the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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On this page, we are matching up the Epson R-D1x and Sony a5100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe R-D1x was released 6 years before the a5100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R-D1x matches up against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony a5100
| R-D1x | a5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Epson R-D1x
| a5100 | R-D1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 66 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 235k | Sharper display (+687k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony a5100
| R-D1x | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x vs the a5100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and a5100 is 75 and 89 respectively.
Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and a5100.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony a5100 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Epson R-D1x | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Epson | Sony |
| Model type | Epson R-D1x | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-02-27 | 2014-08-17 |
| 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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 235 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest 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 |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lbs) | 283g (0.62 lbs) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $1,709 | $448 |