Sony HX30V vs YI M1

Below is a complete overview of the Sony HX30V versus YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close but the HX30V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The HX30V was revealed 5 years before the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX30V matches up versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX30V offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX30V versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX30V vs the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX30V having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the YI M1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HX30V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.