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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung NX300M

 R-D1x NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Epson R-D1x

 NX300M R-D1x 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k235kCrisper screen (+533k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX300M

 R-D1x NX300M 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

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

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
39
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
9
no video
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung NX300M
 Epson R-D1xSamsung NX300M
General Information
Make Epson Samsung
Model type Epson R-D1x Samsung NX300M
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Samsung NX
Total lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer No Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,709 $699