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Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M6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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
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Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon M6 MII versus Epson R-D1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Epson. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was announced 15 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M6 MII scores versus the R-D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Epson R-D1

 M6 MII R-D1 
IntroducedAugust 2019March 2004More recent by 189 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k235kClearer screen (+805k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon M6 MII

 R-D1 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Epson R-D1

 M6 MII R-D1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 MII vs the R-D1.

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and R-D1 is 83 and 75 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and R-D1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon M6 MII to provide extra detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography details
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
great megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Epson R-D1
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Epson R-D1
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (305 shots)
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
74
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great megapixels (33MP)
has built in flash
bad battery life (305 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
38
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (620g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (305 per charge)
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Epson R-D1
37
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon M6 MII vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIEpson R-D1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Epson
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Epson R-D1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2004-03-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
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 33 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Leica M
Available lenses 23 59
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lbs) 620 gr (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) No
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $849 $1,709