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Sony HX90V vs YI M1

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Sony HX90V vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony HX90V versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX90V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX90V was introduced 17 months prior to the M1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX90V matches up versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the YI M1

 HX90V M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony HX90V

 M1 HX90V 
RevealedSeptember 2016April 2015Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX90V and YI M1

 HX90V M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Sony HX90V versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX90V versus the M1.

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and M1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX90V using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX90V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX90V
Street photography with YI M1
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good battery life (450 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
good battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone jack
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Sony HX90V vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VYI M1
General Information
Make Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V YI M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-14 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 450 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $440 $320