Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1
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Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2009
- New Model is Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Introduced September 2016

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX10 IS versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and YI. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

The SX10 IS was revealed 8 years before the M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS matches up against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the YI M1
SX10 IS | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon SX10 IS
M1 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 93 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and YI M1
SX10 IS | M1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Canon SX10 IS versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and M1 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and M1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX10 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | YI |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | YI M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $275 | $320 |