Sony HX100V vs YI M1

Below, we are contrasting the Sony HX100V and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX100V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The HX100V was brought out 5 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX100V scores versus the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V has got external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions 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 HX100V and YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HX100V vs the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and M1 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and M1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX100V due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older HX100V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.