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Sony RX100 vs YI M1

Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
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
  • Introduced September 2016
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Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sony RX100 versus YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the RX100 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 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 brief highlight of how the RX100 grades against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the YI M1

 RX100 M1 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony RX100

 M1 RX100 
IntroducedSeptember 2016August 2012Fresher by 49 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 and YI M1

 RX100 M1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 versus YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 against the M1.

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and M1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The RX100 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The older RX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100
Street photography with YI M1
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
79
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
74
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100
Vlogging with YI M1
38
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 YI M1
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-28 2016-09-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 390 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 450 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $448 $320