Olympus 6010 vs YI M1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6010 and YI M1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and YI. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The 6010 was revealed 8 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6010 grades versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6010 vs the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and M1.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6010 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.