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 Kodak DCS Pro 14n
VS
Sensor area
370 mm²
R-D1864 mm²
DCS Pro 14n- Area ratio
- 2.34:1
- Absolute difference
- 494 mm²
- Relative difference
- 133.7%
The DCS Pro 14n 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-D1MetricDCS Pro 14n
6 MPEffective pixels13.7 MP
23.7 × 15.6Sensor36 × 24
7.85 µmPixel pitch7.94 µm
61.62 µm²Pixel area63.07 µm²
1.62 MP/cm²Pixel density1.59 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1
—Maximum video—
620 gWeight1,000 g
Secure DigitalStorageCompact Flash Type I/II, SD/MMC card
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryKodak Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
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 DCS Pro 14n has the larger sensor area. The R-D1 has the lighter body. The DCS Pro 14n has the higher effective resolution. The R-D1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCS Pro 14n
Released in 2002, DCS Pro 14n has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 13.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,000 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.