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Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 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
  • Announced September 2016
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and YI. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was launched 8 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the YI M1

 SX200 IS M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 M1 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016May 2009More modern by 89 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and YI M1

 SX200 IS M1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the M1.

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and M1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the YI M1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with YI M1
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with YI M1
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
78
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and YI M1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISYI M1
General Information
Brand Canon YI
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-05-14 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 450 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $320