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Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
YI M1
(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
  • Launched September 2016
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Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was released 12 months later than the M1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 III grades against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the YI M1

 E-M10 III M1 
LaunchedAugust 2017September 2016More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 M1 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and YI M1

 E-M10 III M1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III versus the M1.

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and M1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and M1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the YI M1 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
75
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (410 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Travel photography with YI M1
67
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than others (410 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (410g)
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and YI M1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIYI M1
General Information
Brand Olympus YI
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III YI M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-31 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.6 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 330 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $650 $320