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Sony HX30V vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2016
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Sony HX30V vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the YI M1

 HX30V M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony HX30V

 M1 HX30V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2012More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX30V and YI M1

 HX30V M1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX30V
Sports photography with YI M1
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
78
good battery (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Sony HX30V vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VYI M1
General Information
Brand Name Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-28 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 254 gr (0.56 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 450 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $420 $320