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Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 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-ZR10 vs YI M1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and YI. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the YI M1

 EX-ZR10 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 M1 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016September 2010More recent by 73 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and YI M1

 EX-ZR10 M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the M1.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and M1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with YI M1
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery (450 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with YI M1
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
78
great battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and YI M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio YI
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 YI M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-20 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $320