Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST30

Its time to examine more closely at the Epson R-D1x and Samsung ST30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Epson and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 23 months prior to the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R-D1x grades against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x has outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x and Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x against the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and ST30 is 75 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST30 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.