Sony A6100 vs YI M1
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Sony A6100 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
(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
Photography Glossary Sony A6100 vs YI M1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A6100 vs YI M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the A6100 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A6100 was revealed 2 years after the M1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the A6100 matches up against the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the YI M1
| A6100 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2019 |  | September 2016 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A6100
| M1 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A6100 and YI M1
| A6100 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony A6100 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6100 features outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Sony A6100 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A6100 against the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and M1 is 81 and 87 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and M1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A6100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony A6100 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha a6100 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | YI M1 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 121 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 396g (0.87 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 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 | 420 images | 450 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $748 | $320 |
