Olympus TG-630 iHS vs YI M1

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and YI M1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and YI. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 4 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and M1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.