Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1
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Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the YI M1
EX-S7 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-S7
M1 | EX-S7 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | February 2010 | More recent by 80 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and YI M1
EX-S7 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Casio EX-S7 vs YI M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | YI M1 | |
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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 |