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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1 versus Samsung TL205, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Epson and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was introduced 6 years prior to the TL205 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R-D1 grades against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung TL205

 R-D1 TL205 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Epson R-D1

 TL205 R-D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2004Newer by 70 months
Display dimension2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung TL205

 R-D1 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 features outside 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 TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R-D1 against the TL205.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and TL205 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung TL205 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
38
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Samsung TL205
 Epson R-D1Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Epson Samsung
Model type Epson R-D1 Samsung TL205
Alternate name - PL100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2004-03-11 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,709 $180