Xiaomi launches Yi M1 mirrorless camera with 20MP Sony sensor
The camera starts at about Rs. 22,100, and is capable of recording videos in 4K at 30fps.
Xiaomi has launched the Yi M1, a mirrorless camera with a Micro Four-Thirds sensor. It starts at CNY 2,199, which is roughly Rs. 22,100. The camera uses a 20MP Sony IMX269 sensor with maximum ISO sensitivity of 25,600. The camera is also capable of recording videos in 4K at 30fps. It also comes with a 3-inch touch screen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The Yi M1 sports interchangeable lenses and is being introduced with a 12-40mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and a 42.5mm f/1.8 lens.
Earlier this year, Xiaomi launched an upgraded version of the Yi Action camera from last year. The new camera is capable of recording 4K videos, and is intended to be a competitor to GoPro’s line of cameras. The Yi 4K Action Camera sports a 12MP Sony IMX377 sensor with an f/2.8 aperture lens, and 155-degree viewing angle. The camera also sports a microSD card slot, 6-axis gyroscope and dual microphones. It is also equipped with a 1400mAh battery.