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Sony HX20V vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX20V vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the YI M1

 HX20V M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony HX20V

 M1 HX20V 
IntroducedSeptember 2016July 2012Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX20V and YI M1

 HX20V M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
Portrait photography with YI M1
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX20V
Sports photography with YI M1
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX20V
Travel photography with YI M1
69
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
78
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Sony HX20V vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VYI M1
General Information
Make Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V YI M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-20 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254g (0.56 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 450 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $397 $320