Sony RX1R vs YI M1

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony RX1R vs YI M1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The resolution of the RX1R (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the RX1R (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The RX1R was released 4 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX1R scores versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RX1R versus the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and M1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older RX1R is going to be behind in sensor tech.