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Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
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Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was announced 11 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the M3 matches up vs the R-D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Epson R-D1

 M3 R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2004More recent by 133 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon M3

 R-D1 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Epson R-D1

 M3 R-D1 
Manual focus More exact focus

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M3 against the R-D1.

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and R-D1 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and R-D1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon M3 to result in greater detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography information
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography features
Epson R-D1 Street photography features
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 shots)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography advice
Epson R-D1 Travel photography advice
73
features focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
38
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography features
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Epson R-D1
80
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS M3Epson R-D1
General Information
Make Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS M3 Epson R-D1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2004-03-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Amount of lenses 23 59
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 gr (0.81 pounds) 620 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) No
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $481 $1,709