Sony RX1 vs YI M1

Let's look closer at the Sony RX1 and YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1 was released 4 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX1 matches up versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX1 and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1 versus the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and M1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older RX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.