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Sony A390 vs YI M1

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony A390 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Older Model 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 A390 vs YI M1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A390 versus YI M1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The A390 was revealed 7 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A390 grades versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the YI M1

 A390 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A390

 M1 A390 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016July 2010Fresher by 74 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A390 and YI M1

 A390 M1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A390 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 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).

Check out the Sony A390 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A390 against the M1.

Sony A390 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and M1 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Sony A390 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and M1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A390 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A390
Portrait photography with YI M1
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A390
Sports photography with YI M1
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
54
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
53
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
good battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
33
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Sony A390 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and YI M1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Sony YI
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 YI M1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-28 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 143 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 gr (1.21 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 607 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 450 pictures
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
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $320