Sony TX20 vs YI M1

Here, we are matching up the Sony TX20 versus YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very well matched but the TX20 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX20 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TX20 scores vs the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & YI M1. The full galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX20 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing 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 account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TX20 compared to the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and M1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX20 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the YI M1 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.