YI M1 with Sony RX100 VA Comparison

YI M1 and Sony RX100 VA Main Features

  • September, 2016
  • July, 2018
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
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  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 114 x 64 x 34 mm, 350g.
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
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YI M1 Scores


Imaging score
41
Features score
62
Value for money score
55
Portability score
92
Overall score
61

Sony RX100 VA Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
67
Value for money score
78
Portability score
93
Overall score
64

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) with YI M1 Overview


Let's compare YI M1 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Large Sensor Compact cameras. YI M1 was released in 2016, and Sony RX100 VA in 2018. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) is newer, which is a plus. M1 2 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At YI M1, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has image stabilization(Optical), M1 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has electronic viewfinder, and the M1 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, M1 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. YI M1 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting. YI M1 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General M1 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Brand YI Sony
Model M1 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Announced September, 2016 July, 2018
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2
Number of Lenses 103 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 81 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 10.20
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 450 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 350 g 299 g
Physical Dimensions 114 x 64 x 34 mm 102 x 58 x 41 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Fujifilm X-E1

16MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I | Fujifilm X mount

Pentax Q7
Pentax Q7

12MP | 1/1.7 BSI-CMOS | Pentax Q mount

Sony Alpha A3000
Sony Alpha A3000

20MP | APS-C CMOS | Sony E mount

Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Sony Alpha NEX-C3

16MP | APS-C CMOS | Sony E mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

12MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount

Pentax K-01
Pentax K-01

16MP | APS-C CMOS | Pentax KAF2 mount

Olympus PEN E-PL9
Olympus PEN E-PL9

16MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount

Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX1100

20MP | APS-C CMOS | Samsung NX mount

Olympus E-P7
Olympus E-P7

20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

16MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount

Interesting Large Sensor Compact

Canon XC10
Canon XC10

12MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Leica D-Lux Typ 109

13MP | Four Thirds CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica Q-P
Leica Q-P

24MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm XF10
Fujifilm XF10

24MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP2x
Sigma DP2x

5MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica X
Leica X

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

13MP | 1.5 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot G1 X
Canon PowerShot G1 X

14MP | 1.5 CMOS | fixed lens mount