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Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched September 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S5 and YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and YI. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was revealed 8 years before the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the YI M1

 EX-S5 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-S5

 M1 EX-S5 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 93 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k115kClearer screen (+925k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and YI M1

 EX-S5 M1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the M1.

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with YI M1
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with YI M1
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
better than average battery power (450 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with YI M1
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Casio EX-S5 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and YI M1
 Casio Exilim EX-S5YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Casio YI
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 YI M1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range () -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery style - 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
Launch cost $130 $320