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Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
62
Overall
61
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Succeeded the Canon 1200D
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
  • Released March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
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Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Epson. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6 was unveiled 12 years after the R-D1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T6 scores against the R-D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Epson R-D1

 T6 R-D1 
ReleasedMarch 2016March 2004More modern by 147 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k235kSharper screen (+685k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon T6

 R-D1 T6 

Common features in the Canon T6 and Epson R-D1

 T6 R-D1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T6 offers physical measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the T6 vs the R-D1.

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and R-D1 is 68 and 75 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and R-D1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon T6 to offer you more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger T6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography information
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography details
Epson R-D1 Street photography details
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6 Sports photography information
Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
59
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (500 per charge)
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
55
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
38
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (620g)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6 Landscape photography features
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography features
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging info
Epson R-D1 Vlogging info
27
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T6 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS T6Epson R-D1
General Information
Company Canon Epson
Model Canon EOS T6 Epson R-D1
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel 1300D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-03-10 2004-03-11
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
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 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Number of lenses 326 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 620 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 781 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) No
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $1,709