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Sony T90 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony T90 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released September 2016
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Sony T90 vs YI M1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony T90 and YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the T90 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The T90 was unveiled 8 years before the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the T90 scores versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the YI M1

 T90 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony T90

 M1 T90 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2009More recent by 92 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and YI M1

 T90 M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony T90 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony T90 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T90 compared to the M1.

Sony T90 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T90 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony T90 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T90 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the YI M1 will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older T90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (148g)
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T90
Travel photography with YI M1
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T90
Landscape photography with YI M1
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (148g)
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Sony T90 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 YI M1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-17 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 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 - 450 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $259 $320