Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 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" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The R-D1x was manufactured 6 years before the NX3000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R-D1x scores versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung NX3000
R-D1x | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Epson R-D1x
NX3000 | R-D1x | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 63 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper screen (+226k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX3000
R-D1x | NX3000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x offers exterior dimensions 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 NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x versus the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and NX3000 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and NX3000.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX3000 to offer you more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Samsung |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-27 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 59 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 235k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 grams (1.37 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 370 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | No | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,709 | $897 |