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Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon M100
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Updated by Epson R-D1x
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Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon M10 and Epson R-D1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Epson. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M10 was launched 11 years after the R-D1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M10 matches up vs the R-D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Epson R-D1

 M10 R-D1 
RevealedOctober 2015March 2004More modern by 142 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k235kClearer display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon M10

 R-D1 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Epson R-D1

 M10 R-D1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 has outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 has measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 compared to the R-D1.

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and R-D1 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and R-D1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography info
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography info
Epson R-D1 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography details
Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
59
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (255 shots)
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Travel photography highlights
74
boasts touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (255 shots)
38
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (620g)
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M10
Landscape photography with Epson R-D1
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (255 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging highlights
Epson R-D1 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS M10Epson R-D1
General Information
Brand Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS M10 Epson R-D1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-10-12 2004-03-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica M
Number of lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lb) 620 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) No
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $1,709