Reasons to choose R-D1
Released in 2004, R-D1 has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 620 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson R-D1
vs Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
VS
Sensor area
370 mm²
R-D1357 mm²
FinePix S2 Pro- Area ratio
- 1.04:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 3.7%
The R-D1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
R-D1MetricFinePix S2 Pro
6 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.7 × 15.6Sensor23 × 15.5
7.85 µmPixel pitch7.64 µm
61.62 µm²Pixel area58.44 µm²
1.62 MP/cm²Pixel density1.71 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.56
—Maximum video—
620 gWeight850 g
Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMedia
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries included
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The R-D1 has the larger sensor area. The R-D1 has the lighter body. The FinePix S2 Pro has the higher effective resolution. The R-D1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S2 Pro
Released in 2002, FinePix S2 Pro has about 357 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 850 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.