Sony HX9V vs YI M1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX9V versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the HX9V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX9V was released 6 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX9V grades vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX9V comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX9V versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX9V compared to the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and M1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX9V featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HX9V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.