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Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
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Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z16 versus YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and YI. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 7 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the YI M1

 EX-Z16 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-Z16

 M1 EX-Z16 
LaunchedSeptember 2016September 2010More recent by 73 months
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k0kCrisper screen (+1040k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and YI M1

 EX-Z16 M1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z16 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the M1.

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and M1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the YI M1 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
YI M1 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery (450 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
YI M1 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
78
great battery (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and YI M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16YI M1
General Information
Make Casio YI
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 YI M1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 848x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $320