Sony TX55 vs YI M1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony TX55 versus YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TX55 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TX55 was revealed 6 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX55 grades versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TX55 versus the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX55 and M1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX55 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TX55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.