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Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
YI M1
(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
  • Announced September 2016
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Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The VH-410 was revealed 5 years prior to the M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the VH-410 scores against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the YI M1

 VH-410 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus VH-410

 M1 VH-410 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016August 2012Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and YI M1

 VH-410 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VH-410 against the M1.

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and M1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VH-410 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the YI M1 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with YI M1
68
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with YI M1
32
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and YI M1
 Olympus VH-410YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus YI
Model type Olympus VH-410 YI M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-21 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 450 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $186 $320