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Sigma DP1 vs YI M1

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
YI M1
(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
  • Introduced September 2016
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Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1 versus YI M1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and YI. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and M1 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 was introduced 9 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP1 matches up vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the YI M1

 DP1 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sigma DP1

 M1 DP1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016May 2008More modern by 101 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and YI M1

 DP1 M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 has external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 vs the M1.

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the YI M1 will give more detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
good battery pack (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Sigma DP1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and YI M1
 Sigma DP1YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma YI
Model Sigma DP1 YI M1
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-05-19 2016-09-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $566 $320