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Sony A6600 vs YI M1

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2016
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Sony A6600 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A6600 versus YI M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The image resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the A6600 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The A6600 was revealed 2 years after the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A6600 grades vs the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the YI M1

 A6600 M1 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2016More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A6600

 M1 A6600 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6600 and YI M1

 A6600 M1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A6600 versus the M1.

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and M1 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and M1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6600 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6600 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A6600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6600
Travel photography with YI M1
84
great battery pack (810 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
78
great battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 per charge)
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with YI M1
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Sony A6600 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and YI M1
 Sony Alpha a6600YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Sony YI
Model Sony Alpha a6600 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
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 121 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503 grams (1.11 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 images 450 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ1000 -
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 1 1
Pricing at release $1,198 $320