Olympus FE-4000 vs YI M1
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Olympus FE-4000 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-925
(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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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 versus YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and YI. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4000 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the YI M1
| FE-4000 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus FE-4000
| M1 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 87 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and YI M1
| FE-4000 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 against the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and M1.
All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-4000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the YI M1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | YI |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | YI M1 |
| Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| 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 | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $130 | $320 |