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Canon M vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Old Model is Epson R-D1
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Canon M vs Epson R-D1x Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M versus Epson R-D1x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and R-D1x (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M was released 3 years after the R-D1x which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M grades versus the R-D1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Epson R-D1x

 M R-D1x 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon M

 R-D1x M 

Common features in the Canon M and Epson R-D1x

 M R-D1x 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M features physical dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon M versus Epson R-D1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M vs the R-D1x.

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and R-D1x is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and R-D1x.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon M to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer M will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography advice
Epson R-D1x Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography features
Epson R-D1x Street photography features
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
55
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
63
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
39
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography info
Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging highlights
Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
37
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon M vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Epson R-D1x
 Canon EOS MEpson R-D1x
General Information
Make Canon Epson
Model Canon EOS M Epson R-D1x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2009-02-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica M
Total lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 620 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) No
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $510 $1,709