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Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Epson R-D1x versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Epson and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was released 14 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R-D1x grades vs the FX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony FX30

 R-D1x FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Epson R-D1x

 FX30 R-D1x 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022February 2009More recent by 165 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2360k235kSharper display (+2125k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony FX30

 R-D1x FX30 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x comes with external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x compared to the FX30.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and FX30 is 75 and 64 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and FX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
manual mode not possible
MP count low (6 megapixels)
84
has manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Sony FX30 Street photography details
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
heavier than average in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (570 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography factors
Sony FX30 Travel photography factors
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
good battery life (570 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (570 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
Sony FX30 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than average in class (646 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony FX30
 Epson R-D1xSony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1x Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 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 pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 570 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Retail cost $1,709 $1,800