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Sony QX100 vs YI M1

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony QX100
(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
YI M1
(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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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The 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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