Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini
75 Imaging
43 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Renewed by Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Lets look closer at the Epson R-D1 versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The R-D1 was released 11 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R-D1 grades vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung NX mini
R-D1 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Epson R-D1
NX mini | R-D1 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 122 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper display (+226k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX mini
R-D1 | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Epson R-D1 versus Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the R-D1 vs the NX mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and NX mini is 75 and 93 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and NX mini.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will result in more detail as a result of its extra 14.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Epson | Samsung |
Model type | Epson R-D1 | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2004-03-11 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Samsung NX-M |
Available lenses | 59 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 235 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | - | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620g (1.37 lb) | 196g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | No | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,709 | $530 |