Sony A7S II vs YI M1

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A7S II versus YI M1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S II was launched 11 months before the M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A7S II matches up against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S II and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7S II has physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7S II versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7S II compared to the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and M1 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S II and M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7S II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the YI M1 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older A7S II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.