Olympus TG-4 vs YI M1
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Olympus TG-4 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-4 versus YI M1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-4 was unveiled 17 months before the M1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-4 scores against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & YI M1. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the YI M1
| TG-4 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus TG-4
| M1 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | April 2015 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and YI M1
| TG-4 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 versus the M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and M1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-4 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | YI |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | YI M1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| 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 | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 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 | 380 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $379 | $320 |