Sony G3 vs YI M1

The following is a complete overview of the Sony G3 vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was introduced 8 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G3 matches up against the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony G3 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Sony G3 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 versus the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and M1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will show greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.