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Canon M6 vs YI M1

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Canon M6 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M3
  • Newer Model is Canon M6 MII
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
  • Launched September 2016
Photography Glossary

Canon M6 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M6 vs YI M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and YI. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M6 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The M6 was introduced 5 months later than the M1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M6 grades versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the YI M1

 M6 M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon M6

 M1 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and YI M1

 M6 M1 
LaunchedFebruary 2017September 2016Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M6 has external dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M6 compared to the M1.

Canon M6 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and M1 is 84 and 87 respectively.

Canon M6 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and M1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M6 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon M6 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with YI M1
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with YI M1
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (295 per charge)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
80
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (295 shots)
78
good battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with YI M1
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (295 shots)
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon M6 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and YI M1
 Canon EOS M6YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon YI
Model type Canon EOS M6 YI M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 450 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $679 $320