Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1
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Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Released September 2016
Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and YI. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A2400 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2400 IS being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the YI M1
A2400 IS | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon A2400 IS
M1 | A2400 IS | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2012 | Newer by 56 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and YI M1
A2400 IS | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and M1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A2400 IS vs YI M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | YI |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | YI M1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | 190 pictures | 450 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $320 |