Sony HX7V vs YI M1
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Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
(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
- Launched September 2016
Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the YI M1
HX7V | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony HX7V
M1 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | July 2011 | Newer by 62 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and YI M1
HX7V | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | YI |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | YI M1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lb) | 350g (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 450 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $320 |