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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Epson R-D1x and Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Epson and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was announced 11 years before the A6600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R-D1x grades against the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony A6600

 R-D1x A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Epson R-D1x

 A6600 R-D1x 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2009More modern by 127 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k235kClearer display (+687k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony A6600

 R-D1x A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x and Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x compared to the A6600.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and A6600 is 75 and 77 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and A6600.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6600 to provide you with more detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography features
Sony A6600 Street photography features
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620g)
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
Sony A6600 Sports photography factors
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of phase detect AF
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (810 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography features
Sony A6600 Travel photography features
39
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
84
better than average battery power (810 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
Sony A6600 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
Sony A6600 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
84
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony A6600
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha a6600
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 lbs) 503 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,709 $1,198