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Sony HX350 vs YI M1

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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
  • Introduced September 2016
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Sony HX350 vs YI M1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX350 and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the HX350 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The HX350 was revealed 4 months later than the M1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX350 scores against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the YI M1

 HX350 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony HX350

 M1 HX350 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and YI M1

 HX350 M1 
IntroducedDecember 2016September 2016Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX350 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX350 and the M1.

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and M1 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and M1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The HX350 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier.

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX350
Portrait photography with YI M1
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with YI M1
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX350
Vlogging with YI M1
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Sony HX350 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-12-20 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 grams (1.44 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $320