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Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FS10 versus YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and YI. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 8 years before the M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FS10 grades against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the YI M1

 EX-FS10 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-FS10

 M1 EX-FS10 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 93 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and YI M1

 EX-FS10 M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FS10 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the M1.

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and M1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will give you more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with YI M1
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
78
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and YI M1
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio YI
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $320