Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200
75 Imaging
43 Features
20 Overall
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90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 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
- Launched March 2004
- Updated by Epson R-D1x
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX100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

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).

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung NX200
R-D1 | NX200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Epson R-D1
NX200 | R-D1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 97 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper screen (+379k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX200
R-D1 | NX200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Samsung NX200 | |
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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 |