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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R-D1x scores versus the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung NX20

 R-D1x NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Epson R-D1x

 NX20 R-D1x 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k235kCrisper screen (+379k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX20

 R-D1x NX20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has got external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x against the NX20.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and NX20 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and NX20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX20 to render greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
manual mode not possible
low MP (6 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (620g)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
39
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (620g)
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than average (341g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
78
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
lighter than average (341g)
no image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX20
 Epson R-D1xSamsung NX20
General Information
Brand Epson Samsung
Model Epson R-D1x Samsung NX20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2012-04-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Samsung NX
Total lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer No Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,709 $1,100