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Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M10
  • Renewed by Canon M200
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Old Model is Epson R-D1
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Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and R-D1x (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was brought out 8 years after the R-D1x which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M100 scores against the R-D1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Epson R-D1x

 M100 R-D1x 
IntroducedAugust 2017February 2009More modern by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k235kSharper display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon M100

 R-D1x M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Epson R-D1x

 M100 R-D1x 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M100 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Epson R-D1x has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x in the all new 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 at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M100 against the R-D1x.

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and R-D1x is 88 and 75 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and R-D1x.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M100 to render greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher M100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
74
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography information
Epson R-D1x Sports photography information
67
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 per charge)
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
82
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (295 shots)
39
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (620 grams)
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 CIPA)
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging info
Epson R-D1x Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Canon M100 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Epson R-D1x
 Canon EOS M100Epson R-D1x
General Information
Brand Name Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS M100 Epson R-D1x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-08-29 2009-02-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica M
Total lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
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 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lbs) 620 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical 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 rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) No
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $449 $1,709