Sony QX30 vs YI M1
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Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the YI M1
QX30 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony QX30
M1 | QX30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | September 2014 | More modern by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 0k | Sharper display (+1040k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX30 and YI M1
QX30 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Sony QX30 and YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX30 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | YI M1 | |
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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 |