Sony A230 vs YI M1
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Sony A230 vs YI M1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Released September 2016
Sony A230 vs YI M1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sony A230 and YI M1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A230 was launched 8 years before the M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A230 matches up against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A230 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the YI M1
A230 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A230
M1 | A230 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | May 2009 | More recent by 89 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A230 and YI M1
A230 | M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A230 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A230 comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Sony A230 and YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A230 vs the M1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.
Sony A230 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and M1.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A230 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older A230 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A230 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | YI M1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-05-18 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 143 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 490 gr (1.08 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 531 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $569 | $320 |