Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220

In this article, we will be looking at the Epson R-D1 and Samsung TL220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The R-D1 was introduced 6 years prior to the TL220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 comes with physical 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 TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1 and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 against the TL220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and TL220 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and TL220.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung TL220 will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind in sensor technology.