Sony a5100 vs YI M1
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Sony a5100 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched August 2014
- Superseded the Sony a5000
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- 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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In this article, we are analyzing the Sony a5100 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Sony and YI. The image resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the a5100 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.
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Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the a5100 matches up vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the YI M1
| a5100 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony a5100
| M1 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | August 2014 | Newer by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Sony a5100 and YI M1
| a5100 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony a5100 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony a5100 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the a5100 and the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Sony a5100 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5100 and M1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The a5100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony a5100 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged a5100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony a5100 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha a5100 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | YI |
| Model | Sony Alpha a5100 | YI M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-08-17 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz X | - |
| 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 | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 179 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 121 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 283 grams (0.62 lb) | 350 grams (0.77 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1347 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $448 | $320 |
