Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1
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Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Announced May 2020
- Later Model is Sony ZV-1 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
- Released September 2016
Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony ZV-1 versus YI M1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The resolution of the ZV-1 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty close but the ZV-1 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZV-1 was manufactured 3 years after the M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZV-1 matches up vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony ZV-1 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony ZV-1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the YI M1
ZV-1 | M1 | |||
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Released | May 2020 | September 2016 | Newer by 45 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony ZV-1
M1 | ZV-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Sony ZV-1 and YI M1
ZV-1 | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony ZV-1 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Analyze the Sony ZV-1 versus YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZV-1 compared to the M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZV-1 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZV-1 and M1.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ZV-1 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The younger ZV-1 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony ZV-1 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony ZV-1 | YI M1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-05-27 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 24.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294 grams (0.65 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 450 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $750 | $320 |