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Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Epson R-D1x versus Sony ZV-E10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R-D1x was manufactured 13 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R-D1x matches up against the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sony ZV-E10

 R-D1x ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Epson R-D1x

 ZV-E10 R-D1x 
LaunchedJuly 2021February 2009More recent by 151 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kCrisper screen (+685k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sony ZV-E10

 R-D1x ZV-E10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x comes with outside dimensions 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 ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x versus the ZV-E10.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and ZV-E10 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and ZV-E10.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony ZV-E10 to result in extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620g)
82
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography features
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
77
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
39
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620g)
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
88
great battery life (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
82
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sony ZV-E10
 Epson R-D1xSony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Epson Sony
Model Epson R-D1x Sony ZV-E10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
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 1/4000 secs
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 range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x1920
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 - 440 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,709 $699