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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Updated by Epson R-D1x
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung TL220

 R-D1 TL220 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Epson R-D1

 TL220 R-D1 
AnnouncedAugust 2009March 2004More recent by 66 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung TL220

 R-D1 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
38
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Samsung TL220
 Epson R-D1Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Epson Samsung
Model type Epson R-D1 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2004-03-11 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer No Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,709 $90