Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1
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Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
(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
- Announced September 2016
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In this article, we are comparing the Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and YI. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the 1 V3 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 V3 was launched 3 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 V3 matches up versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the YI M1
| 1 V3 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon 1 V3
| M1 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | March 2014 | More recent by 30 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and YI M1
| 1 V3 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V3 against the M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V3 and M1.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1 V3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Nikon 1 V3 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | YI |
| Model | Nikon 1 V3 | YI M1 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-03-13 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 171 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 381 gr (0.84 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 384 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 images | 450 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $997 | $320 |