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Sony RX1R II vs YI M1

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(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
YI M1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the YI M1

 RX1R II M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony RX1R II

 M1 RX1R II 
ReleasedSeptember 2016October 2015More recent by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and YI M1

 RX1R II M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
high MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (507 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
63
high MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
Travel photography with YI M1
59
high MP (42 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
more heavy than average (507 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery life (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
33
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Sony RX1R II vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IIYI M1
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