Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL225

On this page, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung TL225, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Epson and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 5 months earlier than the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R-D1x scores versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x and Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x provides outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x compared to the TL225.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and TL225 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and TL225.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung TL225 will give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.