Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30

Below, we will be matching up the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Epson and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was announced 5 years prior to the NX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the R-D1x scores versus the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x vs the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and NX30 is 75 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and NX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.