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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB350F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was released 5 years before the WB350F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R-D1x scores vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Samsung WB350F

 R-D1x WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Epson R-D1x

 WB350F R-D1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kClearer screen (+225k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB350F

 R-D1x WB350F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has 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) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x vs the WB350F.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and WB350F is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and WB350F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB350F will result in more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (6MP)
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
39
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (620 grams)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (276g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
9
no video recording
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Samsung WB350F
 Epson R-D1xSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Epson Samsung
Model Epson R-D1x Samsung WB350F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-27 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer No -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,709 $260