Sony RX1R II vs YI M1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.