Epson R-D1x vs Samsung PL170

Below, we will be reviewing the Epson R-D1x and Samsung PL170, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Epson and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was released 22 months prior to the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the R-D1x scores versus the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x offers exterior measurements 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 PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x and Samsung PL170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x compared to the PL170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and PL170 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and PL170.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.