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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Epson R-D1x versus Samsung ST93, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Epson and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was released 3 years prior to the ST93 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the R-D1x matches up vs the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung ST93

 R-D1x ST93 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Epson R-D1x

 ST93 R-D1x 
IntroducedApril 2011February 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kCrisper screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung ST93

 R-D1x ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x versus the ST93.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and ST93 is 75 and 97 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and ST93.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620g)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
39
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung ST93
 Epson R-D1xSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Epson Samsung
Model Epson R-D1x Samsung ST93
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-27 2011-04-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer No -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,709 -