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Sony TX1 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Launched September 2016
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Sony TX1 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony TX1 versus YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TX1 was brought out 8 years before the M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TX1 scores vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the YI M1

 TX1 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TX1

 M1 TX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2016August 2009Newer by 86 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and YI M1

 TX1 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 vs the M1.

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX1 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the YI M1 will offer extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Sony TX1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-06 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $320