Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Launched March 2004
- New Model is Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Revealed January 2014

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Epson and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The R-D1 was revealed 10 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the R-D1 matches up vs the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung WB1100F
R-D1 | WB1100F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Epson R-D1
WB1100F | R-D1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 119 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer screen (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB1100F
R-D1 | WB1100F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Analyze the Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R-D1 and the WB1100F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and WB1100F is 75 and 67 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and WB1100F.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB1100F will give you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Epson | Samsung |
Model type | Epson R-D1 | Samsung WB1100F |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2004-03-11 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 235k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620g (1.37 lb) | 512g (1.13 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-10A |
Self timer | No | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,709 | $250 |