Sony A550 vs YI M1
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Sony A550 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released December 2009
- Old Model is Sony A100
(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
- Revealed September 2016
Sony A550 vs YI M1 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sony A550 versus YI M1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A550 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A550 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A550 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A550 scores vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A550 vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & YI M1. The full galleries are available at Sony A550 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the YI M1
A550 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A550
M1 | A550 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | December 2009 | More recent by 82 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A550 and YI M1
A550 | M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A550 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A550 enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Sony A550 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A550 versus the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A550 and M1 is 63 and 87 respectively.
Sony A550 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A550 and M1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A550 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A550 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A550 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | YI |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | YI M1 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-12-09 | 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 dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 143 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
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 All around score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 pictures | 450 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $749 | $320 |