Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1
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Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced September 2016
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and YI. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-870 was revealed 8 months prior to the M1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-870 scores against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the YI M1
| TG-870 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus TG-870
| M1 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | January 2016 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and YI M1
| TG-870 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 vs the M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and M1.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TG-870 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | YI |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | YI M1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $280 | $320 |