Sony RX100 V vs YI M1

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX100 V versus YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The image resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the RX100 V (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 V was revealed within a month of the M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the RX100 V matches up versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 V versus YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 V vs the M1.

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

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and M1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The RX100 V has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.