Sony TX200V vs YI M1
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Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TX200V
| M1 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 56 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Sony TX200V and YI M1
| TX200V | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX200V vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | YI 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 |