Sony QX1 vs YI M1

On this page, we are matching up the Sony QX1 versus YI M1, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very well matched but the QX1 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was announced 24 months prior to the M1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the QX1 scores against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 features exterior dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the QX1 compared to the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The QX1 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older QX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.