Sony A6400 vs YI M1
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Sony A6400 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched January 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
- Released September 2016
Photography Glossary Sony A6400 vs YI M1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A6400 and YI M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close but the A6400 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A6400 was released 2 years after the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A6400 matches up vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6400 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A6400 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the YI M1
| A6400 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2019 |  | September 2016 | Newer by 29 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A6400
| M1 | A6400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A6400 and YI M1
| A6400 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony A6400 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6400 has physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check out the Sony A6400 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A6400 and the M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and M1 is 83 and 87 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and M1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6400 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A6400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A6400 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha a6400 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | YI M1 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-01-15 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz X | - |
| 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 | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 121 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 403g (0.89 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 83 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 shots | 450 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $898 | $320 |