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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Epson R-D1
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL205, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was introduced 10 months prior to the TL205 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R-D1x scores against the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung TL205

 R-D1x TL205 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Epson R-D1x

 TL205 R-D1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL205

 R-D1x TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x features outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x vs the TL205.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and TL205 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and TL205.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL205 will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
39
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL205
 Epson R-D1xSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Epson Samsung
Model type Epson R-D1x Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-27 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,709 $180