Sony A300 vs YI M1
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Sony A300 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330
(Full Review)
- 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 A300 vs YI M1 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A300 vs YI M1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A300 was released 9 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A300 matches up against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A300 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A300 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the YI M1
A300 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A300
M1 | A300 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | January 2008 | Fresher by 105 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A300 and YI M1
A300 | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony A300 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A300 enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Sony A300 vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A300 vs the M1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A300 and M1 is 64 and 87 respectively.
Sony A300 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A300 and M1.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A300 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the YI M1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Sony A300 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A300 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | YI M1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2008-01-30 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 632 grams (1.39 lbs) | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $320 |