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Sony H55 vs YI M1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony H55 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
YI M1
(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
  • Introduced September 2016
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Sony H55 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Sony H55 vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The H55 was unveiled 7 years before the M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H55 matches up vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the YI M1

 H55 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony H55

 M1 H55 
IntroducedSeptember 2016June 2010Newer by 76 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and YI M1

 H55 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H55 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 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).

Compare the Sony H55 vs YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H55 against the M1.

Sony H55 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Sony H55 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H55 and M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H55 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H55 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H55
Portrait photography with YI M1
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H55
Street photography with YI M1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H55
Sports photography with YI M1
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H55
Travel photography with YI M1
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery pack (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
touch screen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Sony H55 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55YI M1
General Information
Company Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 YI M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $235 $320