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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Released July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Epson and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was released 15 years prior to the A6700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R-D1x scores against the A6700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony A6700

 R-D1x A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Epson R-D1x

 A6700 R-D1x 
ReleasedJuly 2023February 2009More modern by 174 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony A6700

 R-D1x A6700 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has got outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x versus the A6700.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and A6700 is 75 and 75 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and A6700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A6700 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Sony A6700
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (6MP)
84
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography features
Sony A6700 Street photography features
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Sony A6700 Sports photography features
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
87
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography information
Sony A6700 Travel photography information
39
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (620g)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery pack (570 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6700 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Sony A6700 Vlogging advice
9
no video
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony A6700
 Epson R-D1xSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Make Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Alpha a6700
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2023-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3.00"
Display resolution 235k dot 1,040k 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
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 pounds) 493g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
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 - 570 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,709 $1,399