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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Epson and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was brought out 23 months before the ST95 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R-D1x matches up versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung ST95

 R-D1x ST95 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Epson R-D1x

 ST95 R-D1x 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung ST95

 R-D1x ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x provides external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the ST95.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and ST95 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and ST95.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST95 will resolve extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (620g)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
39
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
Samsung ST95 Vlogging details
9
no video
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung ST95
 Epson R-D1xSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Epson Samsung
Model type Epson R-D1x Samsung ST95
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-27 2011-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) -
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 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
Self timer No -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card -
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,709 $145