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Canon R6 vs YI M1

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Canon R6 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Later Model is Canon R6 II
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2016
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Canon R6 vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon R6 versus YI M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and YI. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close but the R6 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was introduced 3 years after the M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R6 matches up vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the YI M1

 R6 M1 
LaunchedJuly 2020September 2016Newer by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon R6

 M1 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and YI M1

 R6 M1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 has got outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 vs the M1.

Canon R6 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and M1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Canon R6 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and M1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The R6 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger R6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
84
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
74
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (360 shots)
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 per charge)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
78
good battery power (450 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon R6 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and YI M1
 Canon EOS R6YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon YI
Model type Canon EOS R6 YI M1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 81
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 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 360 images 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $2,499 $320