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Sony A350 vs YI M1

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony A350 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
YI M1
(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
  • Announced September 2016
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Sony A350 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony A350 versus YI M1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A350 was introduced 9 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A350 grades versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the YI M1

 A350 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A350

 M1 A350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2008More modern by 100 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A350 and YI M1

 A350 M1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A350 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 provides external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A350 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A350 against the M1.

Sony A350 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and M1 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Sony A350 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and M1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A350 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
51
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
78
great battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony A350 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and YI M1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 YI M1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-06-06 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 143 107
Crop factor 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 functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674g (1.49 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
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 Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 595 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $320