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Canon M6 MII vs YI M1

Portability
83
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon M6
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2016
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Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon M6 MII and YI M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and YI. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and M1 (20MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 MII was brought out 2 years after the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M6 MII grades vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the YI M1

 M6 MII M1 
RevealedAugust 2019September 2016Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon M6 MII

 M1 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and YI M1

 M6 MII M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 MII and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 MII and the M1.

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and M1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and M1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M6 MII will provide greater detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger M6 MII should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (305 CIPA)
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
74
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (305 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
good battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count excellent (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (305 CIPA)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Canon M6 MII vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and YI M1
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIYI M1
General Information
Make Canon YI
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II YI M1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408g (0.90 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 pictures 450 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $849 $320