Sigma DP2x vs YI M1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2x versus YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and YI. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and M1 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The DP2x was introduced 6 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DP2x grades against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2x versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2x and the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the YI M1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.