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Sony A380 vs YI M1

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony A380 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Sony A380 vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A380 and YI M1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A380 was launched 8 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A380 scores vs the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the YI M1

 A380 M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A380

 M1 A380 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016August 2009More recent by 86 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and YI M1

 A380 M1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A380 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 provides outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 and YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A380 and the M1.

Sony A380 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and M1 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Sony A380 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A380 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the YI M1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony A380 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and YI M1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 YI M1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-24 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 143 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video 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 519g (1.14 lbs) 350g (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 rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 450 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $899 $320