Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1
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Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Launched September 2016
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and YI. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-6 was brought out 2 years after the M1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 grades against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the YI M1
| TG-6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | September 2016 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus TG-6
| M1 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and YI M1
| TG-6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 against the M1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and M1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will give more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | YI |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | YI M1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
| 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 | 12 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 350g (0.77 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 340 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $449 | $320 |