Sony HX7V vs YI M1

Below, we are comparing the Sony HX7V and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the HX7V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The HX7V was unveiled 6 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX7V matches up vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX7V and YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX7V vs the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and M1.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HX7V will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.