Nikon 1 AW1 vs YI M1
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched September 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Released September 2016
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Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and YI. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 AW1 was brought out 4 years before the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 AW1 scores against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 AW1 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the YI M1
| 1 AW1 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon 1 AW1
| M1 | 1 AW1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | September 2013 | More recent by 36 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and YI M1
| 1 AW1 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 AW1 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 AW1 against the M1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and M1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1 AW1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | YI |
| Model | Nikon 1 AW1 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-09-19 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXPEED 3A | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/60 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 356 gr (0.78 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 428 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $320 |