Sony NEX-6 vs YI M1
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Sony NEX-6 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Replacement is Sony A6000
(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
- Introduced September 2016
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-6 versus YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-6 was brought out 4 years before the M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-6 matches up against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the YI M1
| NEX-6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony NEX-6
| M1 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | March 2013 | More recent by 42 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and YI M1
| NEX-6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony NEX-6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-6 versus the M1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and M1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-6 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older NEX-6 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-6 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-6 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | YI M1 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-03-25 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 121 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 345g (0.76 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1018 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 450 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $365 | $320 |
