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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Launched March 2004
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
Samsung WB1100F
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 R-D1 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Epson R-D1

 WB1100F R-D1 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2004More modern by 119 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k235kClearer screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB1100F

 R-D1 WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
38
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (512g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
9
can't shoot video
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB1100F
 Epson R-D1Samsung WB1100F
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