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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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the YI M1

 QX30 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony QX30

 M1 QX30 
IntroducedSeptember 2016September 2014More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kSharper display (+1040k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and YI M1

 QX30 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery life (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 YI M1
Type Lens-style Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-03 2016-09-19
Physical type Lens-style Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 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 photographs 450 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $348 $320