Olympus E-410 vs YI M1

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-410 versus YI M1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and YI. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was launched 10 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-410 grades versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-410 vs the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and M1 is 77 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and M1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the YI M1 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.