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Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34

Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M3
  • New Model is Canon M6 MII
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
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
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Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M6 and Epson R-D1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Epson. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was launched 13 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M6 matches up against the R-D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Epson R-D1

 M6 R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2017March 2004Newer by 158 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k235kClearer screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon M6

 R-D1 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Epson R-D1

 M6 R-D1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 has got external measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 has measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M6 vs the R-D1.

Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and R-D1 is 84 and 75 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and R-D1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon M6 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer M6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography features
Epson R-D1 Street photography features
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography details
Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
38
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging highlights
Epson R-D1 Vlogging highlights
80
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon M6 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS M6Epson R-D1
General Information
Make Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS M6 Epson R-D1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-02-15 2004-03-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
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 25600 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Available lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 390g (0.86 lb) 620g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) No
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $679 $1,709