Sony H20 vs YI M1

The following is a thorough review of the Sony H20 and YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The H20 was revealed 8 years prior to the M1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H20 matches up against the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 comes with external measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Sony H20 and YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the H20 versus the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.