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Sony H200 vs YI M1

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Sony H200 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
YI M1
(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
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Sony H200 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony H200 versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the H200 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The H200 was launched 4 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H200 matches up versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the YI M1

 H200 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony H200

 M1 H200 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2013More modern by 45 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and YI M1

 H200 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony H200 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Sony H200 versus YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the H200 versus the M1.

Sony H200 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and M1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Sony H200 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The H200 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged H200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (530g)
74
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (530g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
78
great battery life (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H200
Landscape photography with YI M1
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (530g)
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Sony H200 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200YI M1
General Information
Company Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-08 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 2920 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530g (1.17 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 450 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $320