Sigma SD14 vs YI M1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD14 and YI M1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and YI. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The SD14 was launched 11 years prior to the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD14 matches up vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD14 compared to the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and M1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and M1.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the YI M1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.