Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX20

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NX20 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was released 9 years before the NX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R-D1 scores versus the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the R-D1 compared to the NX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and NX20 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and NX20.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX20 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.