Sony H300 vs YI M1
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Sony H300 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
(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
- Announced September 2016
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On this page, we are comparing the Sony H300 versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the H300 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe H300 was manufactured 3 years before the M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H300 grades against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the YI M1
| H300 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony H300
| M1 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H300 and YI M1
| H300 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony H300 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H300 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Analyze the Sony H300 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the H300 versus the M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and M1 is 63 and 87 respectively.
Sony H300 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and M1.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The H300 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The older H300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony H300 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | YI M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Bionz(R) | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 81 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3-5.9 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 590 grams (1.30 lbs) | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $249 | $320 |