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Canon R50 vs YI M1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87 Imaging
59 Features
66 Overall
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Canon R50 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
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
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs YI M1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R50 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and YI. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty close but the R50 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was launched 6 years after the M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R50 grades against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the YI M1

		

		

			
 R50 M1 
RevealedFebruary 2023September 2016Newer by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 M1 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and YI M1

		

		

			
 R50 M1 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon R50 versus YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R50 against the M1.
Canon R50 vs YI M1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and M1 is 75 and 87 respectively.
Canon R50 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and M1.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R50 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer R50 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with YI M1
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
75
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
73
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
54
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good battery (450 per charge)
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with YI M1
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
78
 good battery (450 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
80
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
76
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (450 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
33
 touchscreen functionality
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external microphone support
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Canon R50 vs YI M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and YI M1
 Canon EOS R50YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon YI
Model type Canon EOS R50 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 81
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 450 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $679 $320