Olympus SP-820UZ vs YI M1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Announced August 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
- Announced September 2016
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-820UZ 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 substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was manufactured 5 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the YI M1
| SP-820UZ | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| M1 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 49 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and YI M1
| SP-820UZ | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and M1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | YI |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | YI M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 81 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 450 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $299 | $320 |
