Epson R-D1 vs Samsung PL210

Here is a extensive analysis of the Epson R-D1 and Samsung PL210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Epson and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The R-D1 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the PL210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the R-D1 matches up against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 and the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and PL210 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and PL210.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung PL210 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.