Nikon P520 vs YI M1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P520 versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and YI. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the P520 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The P520 was announced 4 years prior to the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P520 scores vs the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P520 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P520 and the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and M1 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P520 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P520 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.