Sony A330 vs YI M1
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Sony A330 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
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Previous Model is Sony A300
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony A330 vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the YI M1
A330 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A330
M1 | A330 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | May 2009 | Newer by 89 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A330 and YI M1
A330 | M1 | |||
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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).
Examine the Sony A330 vs YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and M1 is 67 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A330 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | YI M1 | |
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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 |