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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released March 2004
  • New Model is Epson R-D1x
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB700, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Epson and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the WB700 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R-D1 matches up vs the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Samsung WB700

 R-D1 WB700 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Epson R-D1

 WB700 R-D1 
IntroducedDecember 2010March 2004Newer by 82 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution614k235kClearer display (+379k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB700

 R-D1 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 features external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 and the WB700.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and WB700 is 75 and 98 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and WB700.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung WB700 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (620 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of phase detect AF
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
38
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (620g)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Epson R-D1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Samsung WB700
 Epson R-D1Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Epson Samsung
Model Epson R-D1 Samsung WB700
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2004-03-11 2010-12-28
Body design 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 surface area 369.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer No -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,709 $300