Sony T99 vs YI M1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony T99 versus YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The T99 was unveiled 7 years before the M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the T99 matches up vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony T99 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the T99 against the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and M1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T99 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the YI M1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T99 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.