Casio EX-FS10 vs YI M1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.