Sony HX50V vs YI M1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX50V versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX50V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX50V was announced 4 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX50V grades versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX50V has outside measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX50V versus YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX50V against the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and M1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The HX50V offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged HX50V is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.