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Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and YI. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was revealed 3 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 matches up vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the YI M1

 E-M1 M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-M1

 M1 E-M1 
LaunchedSeptember 2016October 2013More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and YI M1

 E-M1 M1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 against the M1.

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and M1 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the YI M1 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-M1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1
Portrait photography with YI M1
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1
Street photography with YI M1
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (497 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (350 per charge)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (497 grams)
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
low battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
great battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (350 CIPA)
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competitors (497 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and YI M1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus YI
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 YI M1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-10-28 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 450 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $320