Olympus E-400 vs YI M1

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-400 and YI M1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was revealed 11 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-400 scores against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 has external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-400 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-400 versus the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and M1 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and M1.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the YI M1 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.