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Sony TX200V vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 TX200V vs YI M1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony TX200V and YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the TX200V (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX200V was unveiled 5 years before the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX200V grades versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the YI M1

 TX200V M1 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TX200V

 M1 TX200V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2012Fresher by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Sony TX200V and YI M1

 TX200V M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TX200V versus the M1.

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX200V and M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX200V having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TX200V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VYI M1
General Information
Make Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V YI M1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-30 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 220 images 450 images
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $320