Sony a5000 vs YI M1
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Sony a5000 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released January 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Updated by Sony a5100
(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 a5000 vs YI M1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Sony a5000 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Sony and YI. The resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the a5000 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe a5000 was brought out 3 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the a5000 matches up versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony a5000 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5000 and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a5000 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the YI M1
a5000 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony a5000
M1 | a5000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2014 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony a5000 and YI M1
a5000 | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony a5000 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5000 offers external measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).
Check the Sony a5000 and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the a5000 and the M1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Sony a5000 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the a5000 and M1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The a5000 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older a5000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony a5000 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Sony a5000 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a5000 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Alpha a5000 | YI M1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1089 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | 450 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $448 | $320 |