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Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon M100
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
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Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and R-D1x (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M10 was released 6 years later than the R-D1x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M10 scores against the R-D1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Epson R-D1x

 M10 R-D1x 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2009More recent by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k235kCrisper display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon M10

 R-D1x M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Epson R-D1x

 M10 R-D1x 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 and the R-D1x.

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and R-D1x is 88 and 75 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and R-D1x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M10 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer M10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
69
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography factors
Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography factors
Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
59
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (255 shots)
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography features
Epson R-D1x Travel photography features
74
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (255 CIPA)
39
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (620g)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (255 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging highlights
Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Canon M10 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Epson R-D1x
 Canon EOS M10Epson R-D1x
General Information
Make Canon Epson
Model Canon EOS M10 Epson R-D1x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-10-12 2009-02-27
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 dimensions 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 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica M
Number of lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301g (0.66 lbs) 620g (1.37 lbs)
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 All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) No
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $1,709