Olympus SP-620 UZ vs YI M1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

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.