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Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Epson R-D1x and Sony HX200V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Epson and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was announced 4 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R-D1x matches up vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony HX200V

 R-D1x HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Epson R-D1x

 HX200V R-D1x 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k235kCrisper screen (+687k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony HX200V

 R-D1x HX200V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has got exterior measurements 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1x and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the HX200V.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and HX200V is 75 and 66 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and HX200V.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will provide you with more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
no manual control
megapixel count low (6MP)
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620 grams)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Sony HX200V Travel photography info
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
great battery (450 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
9
no video
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony HX200V
 Epson R-D1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Epson Sony
Model type Epson R-D1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-27 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 235k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,709 $480