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Sony TF1 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Sony TF1 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony TF1 versus YI M1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the TF1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TF1 was introduced 4 years before the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TF1 matches up against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the YI M1

 TF1 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TF1

 M1 TF1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2013More recent by 39 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and YI M1

 TF1 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TF1 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TF1 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TF1 against the M1.

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TF1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the YI M1 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with YI M1
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TF1
Sports photography with YI M1
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
78
better than average battery (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
33
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Sony TF1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 YI M1
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2016-09-19
Body design Compact 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 240 photographs 450 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $266 $320