Casio EX-Z270 vs YI M1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 vs YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and YI. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 8 years before the M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 features outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 against the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and M1.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will offer more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor technology.