Sony NEX-C3 vs YI M1
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Sony NEX-C3 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
(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
- Launched September 2016
Photography Glossary Sony NEX-C3 vs YI M1 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony NEX-C3 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Sony and YI. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-C3 grades versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the YI M1
| NEX-C3 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony NEX-C3
| M1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | August 2011 | Fresher by 61 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and YI M1
| NEX-C3 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 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).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and M1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | YI |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-08-22 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 121 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1083 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 450 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $343 | $320 |