Sony RX100 VA vs YI M1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sony RX100 VA and YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the RX100 VA (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was released 23 months later than the M1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX100 VA grades against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Sony RX100 VA and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VA compared to the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and M1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The RX100 VA includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The younger RX100 VA provides an advantage in sensor innovation.