Epson R-D1 vs Samsung TL225

Lets examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1 versus Samsung TL225, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Epson and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the TL225 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R-D1 matches up against the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 enjoys exterior 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) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1 versus Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the R-D1 vs the TL225.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and TL225 is 75 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and TL225.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL225 will render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.