Sony A7 vs YI M1

The following is a complete review of the Sony A7 versus YI M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A7 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The A7 was launched 3 years prior to the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7 grades against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 offers external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 and the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.