Epson R-D1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we are reviewing the Epson R-D1 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was released 6 years before the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the R-D1 grades versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 and the HZ10W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and HZ10W is 75 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ10W will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.