Sony QX100 vs YI M1
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Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
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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
- Revealed September 2016
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony QX100 vs YI M1, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the QX100 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe QX100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the QX100 scores versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the YI M1
| QX100 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony QX100
| M1 | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | September 2013 | More recent by 37 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+1040k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX100 and YI M1
| QX100 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony QX100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the QX100 against the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and M1.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The QX100 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older QX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | YI |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | YI M1 |
| Class | Lens-style | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-09-05 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Lens-style | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 81 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | - | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 0k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Depends on connected smartphone | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
| Dimensions | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photos | 450 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN, | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $268 | $320 |