Sigma fp L vs YI M1

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma fp L vs YI M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and YI. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and M1 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was launched 4 years after the M1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the fp L scores versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L against the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and M1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.