Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30
75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
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75 Imaging
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85 Overall
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced February 2009
- Replaced the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX20

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 Overview
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).

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung NX30
R-D1x | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Epson R-D1x
NX30 | R-D1x | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer screen (+801k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX30
R-D1x | NX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
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.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Samsung |
Model | Epson R-D1x | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-27 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMeIV |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 59 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 235 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1410 |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,709 | $699 |