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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 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
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Epson R-D1x versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was unveiled 6 years before the A6000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R-D1x matches up versus the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony A6000

 R-D1x A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Epson R-D1x

 A6000 R-D1x 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2009More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k235kCrisper display (+687k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony A6000

 R-D1x A6000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x enjoys outer 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x vs the A6000.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and A6000 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and A6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to offer more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (6MP)
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (620 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (344g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
39
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (620g)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (344g)
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
33
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony A6000
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha a6000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery format - 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 media SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,709 $548