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Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced September 2016
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the YI M1

 SX10 IS M1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon SX10 IS

 M1 SX10 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 93 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (600g)
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with YI M1
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good battery life (450 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (600g)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
good battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
34
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
52
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (600g)
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and YI M1
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISYI M1
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