Sony TX10 vs YI M1

Here, we will be looking at the Sony TX10 vs YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TX10 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TX10 was announced 6 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TX10 matches up against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX10 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TX10 compared to the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and M1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the YI M1 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.