Clicky

Sony QX30 vs YI M1

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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
  • Introduced September 2016
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony QX30 and YI M1, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the QX30 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The QX30 was brought out 24 months before the M1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the QX30 scores versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone