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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
60
Features
66
Overall
62

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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Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the YI M1

 QX100 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony QX100

 M1 QX100 
RevealedSeptember 2016September 2013More recent by 37 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kClearer display (+1040k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX100 and YI M1

 QX100 M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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.

Sony QX100 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Sony QX100 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony QX100 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX100 Portrait photography advice
YI M1 Portrait photography advice
53
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
does not have RAW files
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have RAW files
74
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX100 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX100 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
69
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
78
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX100 Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX100 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
38
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Sony QX100 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX100 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100YI 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