| Pros | Dual paper trays and CD/DVD printing support. | Photo Blue ink reduces graininess in highlights. |
| Cons | 6-ink replacement cost is higher than standard. | High-end features come with a premium price. |
| Brand | Epson | Canon |
| Technology | 6-color Claria Photo HD Ink | 6 Individual Inks (Photo Blue) |
| Print Speed (Black) | 9.5 ppm | 15 ipm |
| First Page Out | 12 sec | 10 sec |
| Auto Duplex | Automatic (2-sided) | Automatic |
| Input Capacity | 100 Sheets (Standard), 20 (Photo) | 100 (Rear), 100 (Front) |
| Output Capacity | 30 Sheets (Motorized) | 50 Sheets (Auto Expandable) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi (5GHz supported) |
| USB Port | Hi-Speed USB, SD Card | Hi-Speed USB, SD Card Slot |
| Mobile Printing | Epson Smart Panel, Creative Print | Canon PRINT, AirPrint |
| Display | 10.9 cm Color Touchscreen | 10.8 cm Color Touchscreen |
| Monthly Duty | 3,000 pages | 2,000 pages |
| Ink/Toner System | 378 Squirrel Inks | PGI-580 / CLI-581 |
| Width | 349 mm | 373 mm |
| Depth | 340 mm | 319 mm |
| Height | 142 mm | 141 mm |
| Weight | 6.8 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Operating Systems | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Best Use Case | Serious Home Photographer | High Quality Family Photos |
| Color Depth | N/A | N/A |
| Max Paper Size | A4, A5, A6, B5, 10x15, 13x18 | A4, A5, B5, LTR, 10x15, 13x13 |
| Battery Support | N/A | N/A |