Olympus SP-590 UZ vs YI M1

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 8 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and M1 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-590 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the YI M1 will render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.