Sony A7 II vs YI M1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony A7 II vs YI M1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The image resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the A7 II (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The A7 II was brought out 22 months earlier than the M1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A7 II scores versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 II & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 II enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A7 II against the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and M1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 II will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older A7 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.