Sony A500 vs YI M1
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Sony A500 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2009
- Newer Model is Sony A560
(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
- Launched September 2016
Sony A500 vs YI M1 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Sony A500 and YI M1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A500 was brought out 8 years before the M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A500 grades versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A500 vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Sony A500 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the YI M1
A500 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A500
M1 | A500 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | August 2009 | Newer by 86 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A500 and YI M1
A500 | M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A500 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A500 provides outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) and 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).
Take a look at the Sony A500 and YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A500 and the M1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A500 and M1 is 63 and 87 respectively.
Sony A500 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A500 and M1.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the YI M1 will provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony A500 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A500 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | YI M1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-08-27 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 630 grams (1.39 lb) | 350 grams (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 520 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $638 | $320 |