Sony H70 vs YI M1

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony H70 and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the H70 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The H70 was manufactured 6 years before the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H70 grades versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H70 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Sony H70 and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the H70 vs the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and M1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older H70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.