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Sony TX5 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2016
Photography Glossary

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony TX5 vs YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TX5 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TX5 scores vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the YI M1

 TX5 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TX5

 M1 TX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2010Fresher by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and YI M1

 TX5 M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 features external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TX5 against the M1.

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and M1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will show greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
75
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery (450 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
62
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (20MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (148g)
33
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Sony TX5 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 YI M1
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-18 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $239 $320