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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was introduced 2 months after the TL100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R-D1x scores against the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung TL100

 R-D1x TL100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Epson R-D1x

 TL100 R-D1x 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL100

 R-D1x TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x compared to the TL100.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and TL100 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and TL100.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
39
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL100
 Epson R-D1xSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Epson Samsung
Model type Epson R-D1x Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-27 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,709 $22