Olympus SH-2 vs YI M1
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Olympus SH-2 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
- Later Model is Olympus SH-3
(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
- Introduced September 2016
Olympus SH-2 vs YI M1 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-2 versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and YI. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-2 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the M1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SH-2 matches up against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-2 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the YI M1
SH-2 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus SH-2
M1 | SH-2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | March 2015 | More recent by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and YI M1
SH-2 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-2 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions 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 SH-2 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 versus the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and M1.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SH-2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SH-2 vs YI M1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | YI |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | YI M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 pictures | 450 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $320 |