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Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Launched September 2016
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and YI. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was released 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the YI M1

 EX-Z2000 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 M1 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2010More recent by 81 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and YI M1

 EX-Z2000 M1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the M1.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (152g)
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
YI M1 Travel photography details
62
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery life (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (152g)
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and YI M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000YI M1
General Information
Company Casio YI
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 YI M1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $320