Pentax X90 vs YI M1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax X90 vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and YI. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The X90 was revealed 7 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X90 matches up vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the X90 vs the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older X90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.