Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1
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Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the YI M1
E-M1 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-M1
M1 | E-M1 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | October 2013 | More recent by 35 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and YI M1
E-M1 | M1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1 vs YI M1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | YI M1 | |
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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 |