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Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
YI M1
(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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Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and YI. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-810 was introduced 6 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-810 grades against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the YI M1

 TG-810 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus TG-810

 M1 TG-810 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016August 2011Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and YI M1

 TG-810 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 vs the M1.

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and M1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
great battery power (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and YI M1
 Olympus TG-810YI M1
General Information
Brand Olympus YI
Model Olympus TG-810 YI M1
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-16 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots 450 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $428 $320