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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Epson and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was released 4 years before the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R-D1x matches up against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung WB30F

 R-D1x WB30F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Epson R-D1x

 WB30F R-D1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB30F

 R-D1x WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x provides external 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) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the WB30F.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and WB30F is 75 and 96 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and WB30F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
MP count low (6 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (620g)
MP count low (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
9
no video
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB30F
 Epson R-D1xSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Epson Samsung
Model Epson R-D1x Samsung WB30F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-27 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,709 $180