Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs YI M1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 5 years before the M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.