Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x
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![Canon EOS M3 front Canon EOS M3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M3/Canon-M3-front.jpg)
![Epson R-D1x front Epson R-D1x front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Epson-R-D1x.jpg)
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19 Overall
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Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Released February 2015
- Successor is Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced February 2009
- Previous Model is Epson R-D1
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Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon M3 and Epson R-D1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Epson. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and R-D1x (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).
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The M3 was launched 6 years after the R-D1x which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M3 matches up against the R-D1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Epson R-D1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Epson R-D1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Epson R-D1x
M3 | R-D1x | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper screen (+805k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Canon M3
R-D1x | M3 |
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Common features in the Canon M3 and Epson R-D1x
M3 | R-D1x | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 has external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1x has measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon M3 and Epson R-D1x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M3 vs the R-D1x.
![Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Epson-R-D1x-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and R-D1x is 85 and 75 respectively.
![Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Epson-R-D1x-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and R-D1x.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon M3 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer M3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Epson-R-D1x-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Epson-R-D1x-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M3 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Epson R-D1x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Epson |
Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Epson R-D1x |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2009-02-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Leica M |
Total lenses | 23 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (rangefinder) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.2 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 366g (0.81 lb) | 620g (1.37 lb) |
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 Overall 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | No |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $481 | $1,709 |