Canon EOS M50 vs YI M1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M50 vs M1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M50 vs YI M1 Specs

EOS M50

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm³ (4.6″ x 3.5″ x 2.3″)
  • 387g (12.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M50

M1

  • Introduced in September 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 20 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 113.5 x 64.3 x 33.6mm³ (4.5″ x 2.5″ x 1.3″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for M1

EOS M50 vs M1 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M50 VS YI M1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M50 a better choice

EOS M50

M1
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor cleaning (3)
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.10 20.16
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 5
Auto Focus points (4)

143 81
Built-in flash (2)
Articulated monitor (2)
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M50 are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the built-in flash. A nice touch is the articulated display and the connector for an external microphone.

The EOS M50 scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose YI M1

EOS M50

M1
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 380
Weighs less (2)

387g
(12.5 oz.)		 300g
(9.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

601cm³
(38 cu.in.)		 245cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the M1 are the larger selection of lenses, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the EOS M50. Another advantage over the EOS M50: the more compact size.

Yields 10 points for the M1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M50

M1
Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Touch screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi
Canon EOS M50 VS YI M1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M50 and M1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M50

YI M1

27
10

We recommend Canon EOS M50 as better choice.