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Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Sony and YI. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was unveiled 6 years before the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5N grades versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the YI M1

 NEX-5N M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony NEX-5N

 M1 NEX-5N 
LaunchedSeptember 2016October 2011Newer by 60 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and YI M1

 NEX-5N M1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N vs the M1.

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and M1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography information
YI M1 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
58
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
70
good battery life (460 per charge)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
78
good battery power (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
33
touch screen
offers face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony NEX-5N vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and YI M1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NYI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N YI M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-10-03 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 121 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $320