Clicky

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Updated by Sony RX100 V
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
  • Revealed September 2016
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 IV (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The RX100 IV was unveiled 15 months before the M1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RX100 IV matches up against the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the YI M1

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

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony RX100 IV

 M1 RX100 IV 
RevealedSeptember 2016June 2015Newer by 15 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and YI M1

 RX100 IV M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 IV compared to the M1.

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged RX100 IV is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography advice
YI M1 Portrait photography advice
65
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
75
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (298 grams)
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
68
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (16.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
54
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
86
lighter than others in class (298 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
78
great battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
74
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
81
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (298 grams)
missing external microphone port
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sony RX100 IV vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 IV and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVYI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV YI M1
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-06-10 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 16.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 350 grams (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 Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 562 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 450 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $898 $320