Olympus VR-340 vs YI M1

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-340 versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was launched 5 years before the M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VR-340 scores against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-340 compared to the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and M1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the YI M1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.