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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung NX mini

 R-D1 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Epson R-D1

 NX mini R-D1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014March 2004More modern by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution461k235kSharper display (+226k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX mini

 R-D1 NX mini 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (620g)
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
good battery power (650 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
38
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
76
good battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging features
Samsung NX mini Vlogging features
9
no video recording
38
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX mini
 Epson R-D1Samsung NX mini
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