Epson R-D1 vs Samsung ST600

On this page, we will be comparing the Epson R-D1 and Samsung ST600, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1 was introduced 6 years before the ST600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the R-D1 grades versus the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 enjoys physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1 and Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R-D1 and the ST600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and ST600 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST600 will resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.