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Sony A330 vs YI M1

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony A330 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2016
Photography Glossary

Sony A330 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A330 vs YI M1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The A330 was manufactured 8 years before the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A330 grades vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the YI M1

 A330 M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A330

 M1 A330 
IntroducedSeptember 2016May 2009Newer by 89 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A330 and YI M1

 A330 M1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A330 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A330 against the M1.

Sony A330 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and M1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Sony A330 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and M1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A330 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the YI M1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A330
Travel photography with YI M1
44
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
78
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution (10MP)
low battery pack (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Sony A330 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and YI M1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 YI M1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-18 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 143 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529 grams (1.17 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 535 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 450 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $545 $320