Canon R100 vs YI M1

Here is a extensive review of the Canon R100 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and YI. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the R100 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The R100 was launched 6 years later than the M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the R100 scores against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R100 versus YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the R100 and the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and M1 is 76 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and M1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer R100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.