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Canon G1 X vs YI M1

The Canon PowerShot G1 X and the YI M1 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in January 2012 and September 2016. The G1X is a fixed lens compact, while the M1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an 1.5-inch (G1X) and a Four Thirds (M1) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 14.2 megapixels, whereas the YI provides 20.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon G1 X
versus
YI M1
Canon G1 X   YI M1
Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
28-112mm f/2.8-5.8 Micro Four Thirds lenses
14.2 MP – 1.5" sensor 20.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor
1080/24p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-12,800 ISO 100-25,600
Optical viewfinder No viewfinder, LCD framing
3.0" LCD – 922k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed touchscreen
1.9 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
250 shots per battery charge450 shots per battery charge
117 x 81 x 65 mm, 534 g 114 x 64 x 34 mm, 281 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon PowerShot G1 X and the YI M1? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon G1 X and the YI M1. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The M1 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the G1X is only available in black.

Size Canon G1 X vs YI M1
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Comparison G1X or M1 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the YI M1 is notably smaller (23 percent) than the Canon G1 X. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the G1X nor the M1 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the G1X has a lens built in, whereas the M1 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the M1 and their specifications in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the G1X gets 250 shots out of its Canon NB-10L battery, while the M1 can take 450 images on a single charge of its YI BXM-10 power pack. The power pack in the M1 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Canon G1 X 117 mm 81 mm 65 mm 534 g 250 i Jan 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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YI M1 114 mm 64 mm 34 mm 281 g 450 i Sep 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II 116 mm 74 mm 66 mm 553 g 240 i Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G16 109 mm 76 mm 40 mm 356 g 360 i Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon S120 100 mm 59 mm 29 mm 217 g 230 i Aug 2013 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon SX50 123 mm 87 mm 106 mm 595 g 315 i Sep 2012 US$ 429ebay.com
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Canon SX730 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 300 g 250 i Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon T1i 129 mm 98 mm 62 mm 520 g 400 i Mar 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon T3 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 495 g 700 i Feb 2011 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T4i 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 575 g 440 i Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon XSi 129 mm 98 mm 62 mm 524 g 500 i Jan 2008 US$ 799ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A3 117 mm 67 mm 40 mm 339 g 410 i Aug 2016 US$ 399ebay.com
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Leica V-LUX 3 124 mm 81 mm 95 mm 540 g 410 i Dec 2011 US$ 949ebay.com
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Leica V-LUX 4 125 mm 87 mm 110 mm 588 g 540 i Sep 2012 US$ 949ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J5 98 mm 60 mm 32 mm 231 g 250 i Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Panasonic GF7 107 mm 65 mm 33 mm 266 g 230 i Jan 2015 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX850 107 mm 65 mm 33 mm 269 g 210 i Jan 2017 US$ 549ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon G1 X features an 1.5-inch sensor and the YI M1 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the M1 is 14 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.85 and 2.0. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Canon G1 X and YI M1 sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the M1 offers a higher resolution of 20.2 megapixels, compared with 14.2 MP of the G1X. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.34μm versus 4.30μm for the G1X). However, it should be noted that the M1 is much more recent (by 4 years and 8 months) than the G1X, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The resolution advantage of the YI M1 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the M1 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 25.9 x 19.4 inches or 65.8 x 49.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.7 x 15.6 inches or 52.7 x 39.5 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.3 x 13 inches or 43.9 x 32.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon G1 X are 21.8 x 16.3 inches or 55.3 x 41.5 cm for good quality, 17.4 x 13.1 inches or 44.2 x 33.2 cm for very good quality, and 14.5 x 10.9 inches or 36.8 x 27.6 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon PowerShot G1 X has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the YI M1 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

G1X versus M1 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Canon G1 X 1.5-inch 14.2 4352 32641080/24p21.710.864460
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YI M1 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.012.6103073
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Canon G1 X Mark II 1.5-inch 13.0 4160 31201080/30p21.510.858158
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Canon G16 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60p21.011.723054
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Canon S120 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60p21.311.924656
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Canon SX50 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/24p20.311.217947
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Canon SX730 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.511.992450
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Canon T1i APS-C 15.1 4752 31681080/20p21.711.566363
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Canon T3 APS-C 12.2 4272 2848720/30p21.911.075562
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Canon T4i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.272262
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Canon XSi APS-C 12.2 4272 2848i21.910.869261
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Fujifilm X-A3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.813.1166381
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Leica V-LUX 3 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p19.711.043042
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Leica V-LUX 4 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p19.811.150143
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Nikon 1 J5 1-inch 20.7 5568 37124K/15p21.112.047965
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Panasonic GF7 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60p22.712.387470
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Panasonic GX850 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p23.213.358673
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the M1 provides a better video resolution than the G1X. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/24p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the G1X has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the M1 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon G1 X, the YI M1, and comparable cameras.

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Core Features
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Speed *
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Canon G1 Xoptical i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/4000s 1.9/s i i
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YI M1i i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon G1 X Mark IIoptional i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 5.2/s i i
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Canon G16optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.2/s i i
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Canon S120i i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/2000s 12.1/s i i
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Canon SX50202 i3.0 / 461 swivel i 1/2000s 2.2/s i i
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Canon SX730i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 5.9/s i i
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Canon T1ioptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 3.4/s i i
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Canon T3optical i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon T4ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon XSioptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
12.
 
Fujifilm X-A3i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Leica V-LUX 3202 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/2000s 12.0/s i i
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Leica V-LUX 41312 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 J5i i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF7i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/500s 5.8/s i i
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Panasonic GX850i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/500s 10.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The G1X has one, while the M1 does not. While the built-in flash of the G1X is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The G1X has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the M1 does not have a selfie-screen.

The YI M1 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the G1X and the M1 write their files to SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon PowerShot G1 X and YI M1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Canon G1 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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YI M1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G1 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G16istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon S120istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon SX50istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon SX730istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon T1iimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T4iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon XSiii / iiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-A3istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Leica V-LUX 3istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Leica V-LUX 4istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon 1 J5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GF7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GX850istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the M1 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the G1X does not provide wifi capability.

Both the G1X and the M1 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The G1X was replaced by the Canon G1X Mark II, while the M1 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the G1X and M1 can be found, respectively, in the Canon G1 X Manual (free pdf) or the online YI M1 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is the Canon G1 X better than the YI M1 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Arguments in favor of the Canon PowerShot G1 X:

  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the M1 requires a separate lens.
  • Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in January 2012).

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Reasons to prefer the YI M1:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20.2 vs 14.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 19%.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/24p).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 922k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 1.9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
  • More compact: Is smaller (114x64mm vs 117x81mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (450 versus 250) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years and 8 months of technical progress since the G1X launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the M1 is the clear winner of the contest (13 : 7 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

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How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon G1 X and the YI M1 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the G1X or the M1 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon G1 X5/5+..76/1004/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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YI M1......69/100.... Sep 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II3/5+..77/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G164/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon S120..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2013 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon SX503/5+ +..72/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 429ebay.com
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Canon SX730..+....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon T1i..+ +..74/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon T3..80/100..69/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2011 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T4i4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon XSi..+ +..+ +4/54.5/5 Jan 2008 US$ 799ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A3......74/1004.5/54/5 Aug 2016 US$ 399ebay.com
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Leica V-LUX 3............ Dec 2011 US$ 949ebay.com
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Leica V-LUX 4............ Sep 2012 US$ 949ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J5........4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Panasonic GF74/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX850..+..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 549ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Canon G1 X vs YI M1

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon G1 X YI M1
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens 28-112mm f/2.8-5.8 Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date January 2012 September 2016
Launch Price USD 799 USD 349
Sensor Specs Canon G1 X YI M1
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1.5" Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 18.7 x 14.0 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 261.8 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 23.4 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.85x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixels 20.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4352 x 3264 pixels 5184 x 3888 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.30 μm 3.34 μm
Pixel Density 5.43 MP/cm2 8.96 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/24p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 12,800 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 60 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.7 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.8 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 644 ..
Screen Specs Canon G1 X YI M1
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder no viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 74%
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 922k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Swivel screen Fixed screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Canon G1 X YI M1
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 1.9 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no no
Connectivity Specs Canon G1 X YI M1
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Canon G1 X YI M1
Battery Type Canon NB-10L YI BXM-10
Battery Life (CIPA)250 shots per charge450 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 117 x 81 x 65 mm
(4.6 x 3.2 x 2.6 in)
114 x 64 x 34 mm
(4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 in)
Camera Weight 534 g (18.8 oz) 281 g (9.9 oz)
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