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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Launched March 2004
  • Updated by Epson R-D1x
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NX200 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was brought out 9 years earlier than the NX200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R-D1 grades vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung NX200

 R-D1 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Epson R-D1

 NX200 R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012March 2004More recent by 97 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution614k235kSharper screen (+379k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX200

 R-D1 NX200 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 provides exterior 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 NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 vs the NX200.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and NX200 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and NX200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to show more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620g)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
38
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (223g)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
34
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX200
 Epson R-D1Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Epson Samsung
Model type Epson R-D1 Samsung NX200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-11 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 59 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer No Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,709 $818