Sony NEX-7 vs YI M1
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Sony NEX-7 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
(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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Here, we are looking at the Sony NEX-7 vs YI M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The image resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe NEX-7 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-7 scores versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the YI M1
| NEX-7 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony NEX-7
| M1 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | December 2011 | More modern by 58 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and YI M1
| NEX-7 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony NEX-7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 features outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-7 versus the M1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and M1 is 84 and 87 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-7 and M1.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-7 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-7 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | YI M1 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-12-13 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 121 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
| Physical 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 Overall rating | 81 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1016 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 430 photos | 450 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $699 | $320 |
