Sony H50 vs YI M1
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Sony H50 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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 H50 vs YI M1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony H50 and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and M1 (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe H50 was unveiled 8 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the H50 grades vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H50 vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the YI M1
H50 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony H50
M1 | H50 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2009 | Newer by 93 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H50 and YI M1
H50 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony H50 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H50 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the H50 compared to the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.
Sony H50 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and M1.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H50 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will render extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony H50 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | YI |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | YI M1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" 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 | - | 450 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $80 | $320 |