Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung WB30F
R-D1x | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Epson R-D1x
WB30F | R-D1x | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB30F
R-D1x | WB30F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |