Nikon 1 J1 vs YI M1
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Nikon 1 J1 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced January 2012
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced September 2016
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 J1 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and YI. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 J1 was unveiled 5 years before the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1 J1 scores vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the YI M1
| 1 J1 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon 1 J1
| M1 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 56 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and YI M1
| 1 J1 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 J1 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J1 vs the M1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and M1.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the YI M1 will result in extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J1 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | YI |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-01-20 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/60s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 234 grams (0.52 lb) | 350 grams (0.77 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 372 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $625 | $320 |