Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a detailed assessment of the Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX300M, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 4 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R-D1x scores vs the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x features physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x vs the NX300M.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and NX300M is 75 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and NX300M.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX300M to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor tech.