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Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1

Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
Sony ZV-1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87 Imaging
59 Features
66 Overall
61

Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony ZV-1
(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
YI M1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the YI M1

		

		

			
 ZV-1 M1 
ReleasedMay 2020September 2016Newer by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 M1 ZV-1 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony ZV-1 and YI M1

		

		

			
 ZV-1 M1 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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).
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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.
Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
73
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
75
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 delivers RAW files
 features focus by touch
 lighter than others (294 grams)
73
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features touch focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
 YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
54
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great battery (450 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
 YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
81
 lighter than others (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
78
 great battery (450 shots)
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
70
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
76
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (450 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
 YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
86
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 lighter than others (294 grams)
33
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone socket
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Sony ZV-1 vs YI M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony ZV-1 and YI M1
 Sony ZV-1YI M1
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