Olympus VG-120 vs YI M1

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-120 and YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and YI. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was revealed 6 years before the M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 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 simple overview of how the VG-120 matches up vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 versus the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.