Sony TX100V vs YI M1

Lets examine more closely at the Sony TX100V vs YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TX100V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX100V was launched 6 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TX100V scores against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX100V offers external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Sony TX100V vs YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX100V against the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and M1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX100V because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TX100V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.