Sony A9 II vs YI M1
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Sony A9 II vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Superseded the Sony A9
(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
- Released September 2016
Sony A9 II vs YI M1 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony A9 II versus YI M1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very well matched but the A9 II (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A9 II was brought out 3 years later than the M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A9 II matches up against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A9 II vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 II Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the YI M1
A9 II | M1 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | September 2016 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A9 II
M1 | A9 II |
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Common features in the Sony A9 II and YI M1
A9 II | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony A9 II vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II features outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A9 II versus YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A9 II vs the M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and M1 is 62 and 87 respectively.
Sony A9 II vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and M1.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A9 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 II will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A9 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Sony A9 II vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 II vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | YI M1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-10-03 | 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 | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 121 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678 gr (1.49 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 photographs | 450 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch pricing | $4,498 | $320 |