Olympus VR-330 vs YI M1

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-330 versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was released 6 years before the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-330 grades against the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 features outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing 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 VR-330 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 and the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.