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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets look much closer at the Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and NX300M (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was revealed 9 years before the NX300M which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up against the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung NX300M

 R-D1 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Epson R-D1

 NX300M R-D1 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2004More modern by 107 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"2"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution768k235kClearer display (+533k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX300M

 R-D1 NX300M 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 has outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1 against the NX300M.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and NX300M is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and NX300M.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300M to resolve greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lacks phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
38
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
has focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
33
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Samsung NX300M
 Epson R-D1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Samsung
Model Epson R-D1 Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-11 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Samsung NX
Available lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer No Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,709 $699