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Sony H50 vs YI M1

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony H50 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony H50
(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
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 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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the YI M1

 H50 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony H50

 M1 H50 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 93 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and YI M1

 H50 M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H50 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Sony H50 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony H50 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H50
Portrait photography with YI M1
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (547g)
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
78
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
34
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (547g)
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Sony H50 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50YI M1
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