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Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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
  • Announced September 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and YI. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 5 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the YI M1

 EX-ZR300 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 M1 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016May 2012More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and YI M1

 EX-ZR300 M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the M1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with YI M1
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
78
good battery (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with YI M1
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and YI M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300YI M1
General Information
Company Casio YI
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-05-22 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 pictures 450 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $329 $320