Sony A450 vs YI M1

The following is a extensive analysis of the Sony A450 vs YI M1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A450 was introduced 7 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A450 matches up against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Sony A450 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A450 compared to the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and M1 is 65 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and M1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A450 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.