Nikon Z6 II vs YI M1

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II vs YI M1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and YI. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 4 years later than the M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements 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 ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and M1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will result in more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.