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Sony A7R IV vs YI M1

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2016
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Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A7R IV vs YI M1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 2 years after the M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A7R IV matches up vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the YI M1

 A7R IV M1 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2016More modern by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A7R IV

 M1 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and YI M1

 A7R IV M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV versus the M1.

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and M1 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will result in more detail having an extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (670 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
54
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery life (450 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery (670 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
great sensor resolution (61MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
good battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (670 per charge)
2 card slots
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Sony A7R IV vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and YI M1
 Sony Alpha A7R IVYI M1
General Information
Company Sony YI
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV YI M1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-16 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9504 x 6336 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 567 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 121 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,440k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $3,498 $320