Sony HX5 vs YI M1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony HX5 versus YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The HX5 was announced 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX5 grades vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX5 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX5 and the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the YI M1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.