Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1
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Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the YI M1
| E-M10 III | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2017 |  | September 2016 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Equal 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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 III vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | YI 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 |
