Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1
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![Olympus SP-620 UZ front Olympus SP-620 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-620-UZ/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Released January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Released September 2016
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.
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The SP-620 UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the YI M1
SP-620 UZ | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
M1 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 57 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and YI M1
SP-620 UZ | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the M1.
![Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 size comparison Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-vs-YI-M1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.
![Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-vs-YI-M1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and M1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-vs-YI-M1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-vs-YI-M1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | YI |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | YI M1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 450 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $320 |