Sony HX20V vs YI M1

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX20V and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX20V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX20V was announced 5 years before the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the HX20V grades vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX20V vs the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and M1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the YI M1 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged HX20V is going to be behind in sensor tech.