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Sony HX50V vs YI M1

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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 HX50V vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the YI M1

 HX50V M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony HX50V

 M1 HX50V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016April 2013More modern by 41 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX50V and YI M1

 HX50V M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
51
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
71
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
78
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Sony HX50V vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VYI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V YI M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-24 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 2920 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 input
Headphone input
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 272g (0.60 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 images 450 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $439 $320