Sony A350 vs YI M1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.