Sony A850 vs YI M1
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Sony A850 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released April 2010
(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
- Introduced September 2016
Sony A850 vs YI M1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A850 versus YI M1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A850 was announced 7 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A850 scores versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A850 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the YI M1
A850 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A850
M1 | A850 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | April 2010 | More modern by 78 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A850 and YI M1
A850 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A850 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A850 features exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Sony A850 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A850 against the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and M1 is 54 and 87 respectively.
Sony A850 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A850 and M1.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A850 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A850 will resolve more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony A850 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A850 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | YI |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | YI M1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-04-15 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 143 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1415 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 photos | 450 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $320 |