Canon M50 II vs YI M1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon M50 II vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and YI. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was unveiled 4 years later than the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M50 II scores against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II vs YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II versus the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and M1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and M1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M50 II will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M50 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.