Sony RX1R II vs YI M1
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Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Released September 2016
Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony RX1R II vs YI M1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and M1 (20MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RX1R II was released 11 months prior to the M1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX1R II grades against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the YI M1
RX1R II | M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony RX1R II
M1 | RX1R II | |||
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Released | September 2016 | October 2015 | More recent by 11 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1R II and YI M1
RX1R II | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements 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 RX1R II vs YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the RX1R II versus the M1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.
Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and M1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1R II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older RX1R II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | YI |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | YI M1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-10-13 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 14cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 507 gr (1.12 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 97 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3204 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 450 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $3,300 | $320 |