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Sony HX7V vs YI M1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(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
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
  • Launched September 2016
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the YI M1

 HX7V M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony HX7V

 M1 HX7V 
LaunchedSeptember 2016July 2011Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX7V and YI M1

 HX7V M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX7V vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony HX7V vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
Portrait photography with YI M1
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Sony HX7V vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VYI M1
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