Sony H90 vs YI M1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony H90 and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty close but the H90 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The H90 was announced 5 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the H90 matches up vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 features external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H90 and YI M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the H90 and the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The H90 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the YI M1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.