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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Epson and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was manufactured 11 years before the A6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R-D1x grades versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony A6100

 R-D1x A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Epson R-D1x

 A6100 R-D1x 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2009More modern by 127 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k235kSharper screen (+687k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony A6100

 R-D1x A6100 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x has got physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x vs the A6100.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and A6100 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and A6100.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6100 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
no manual control
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
Sony A6100 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (620g)
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Sony A6100
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
39
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (620 grams)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
86
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography details
Sony A6100 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony A6100
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2019-08-28
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,709 $748