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Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2016
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Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and YI. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S7 grades vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the YI M1

 EX-S7 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-S7

 M1 EX-S7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2010More recent by 80 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and YI M1

 EX-S7 M1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 against the M1.

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
YI M1 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
78
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and YI M1
 Casio Exilim EX-S7YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Casio YI
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 YI M1
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $140 $320