Sony S2000 vs YI M1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony S2000 vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the S2000 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2000 was brought out 7 years prior to the M1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2000 grades vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Sony S2000 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2000 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S2000 versus the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and M1.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.