Canon EOS M3 vs YI M1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs YI M1 Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

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 M3 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 M3

Canon EOS M3 VS YI M1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

M1
Larger sensor (5)

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

24.40 20.16
Built-in flash (2)
Articulated monitor (2)
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are the built-in flash, the articulated display and the connector for an external microphone.

The EOS M3 scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose YI M1

EOS M3

M1
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 5
Auto Focus points (4)

49 81
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 380
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)		 300g
(9.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 245cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the M1 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the larger selection of lenses, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the EOS M3: the lower weight than the EOS M3 and the more compact size.

Yields 24 points for the M1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

M1
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Touch screen
WiFi
Canon EOS M3 VS YI M1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and M1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

YI M1

19
24

We recommend YI M1 as better choice.