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Sony RX100 III vs YI M1

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2016
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Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 III vs YI M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The image resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the RX100 III (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 III was announced 3 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX100 III grades vs the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the YI M1

 RX100 III M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony RX100 III

 M1 RX100 III 
LaunchedSeptember 2016May 2014Newer by 28 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 III and YI M1

 RX100 III M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 III comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 III against the M1.

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 III and M1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged RX100 III will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 III Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 III Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (290 grams)
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 III as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
54
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
Travel photography with YI M1
85
lighter than competition (290g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
78
better than average battery (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 III Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 III Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
80
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (290 grams)
no external microphone socket
33
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony RX100 III vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 III and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IIIYI M1
General Information
Company Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III YI M1
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-05-15 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $748 $320