Sony RX100 II vs YI M1

The following is a in depth overview of the Sony RX100 II and YI M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close but the RX100 II (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 II was introduced 4 years before the M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the RX100 II matches up against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 II versus the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and M1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 II comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged RX100 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.