Sony RX100 vs YI M1
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Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the YI M1
RX100 | M1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony RX100
M1 | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | August 2012 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 and YI M1
RX100 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | YI M1 | |
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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 |