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Sony S950 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony S950 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Introduced September 2016
Photography Glossary

Sony S950 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony S950 vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the S950 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The S950 was introduced 8 years before the M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S950 matches up vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the YI M1

 S950 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony S950

 M1 S950 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2009More modern by 92 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and YI M1

 S950 M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony S950 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S950 and the M1.

Sony S950 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S950 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sony S950 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S950 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony S950 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S950
Street photography with YI M1
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S950
Sports photography with YI M1
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography details
YI M1 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
78
good battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
33
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Sony S950 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950YI M1
General Information
Make Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-17 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $320