Sony QX30 vs YI M1

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 enjoys outer dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the QX30 against the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and M1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The QX30 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged QX30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.