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Sony TX55 vs YI M1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Released September 2016
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Sony TX55 vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the YI M1

 TX55 M1 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TX55

 M1 TX55 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2011Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Sony TX55 and YI M1

 TX55 M1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
YI M1 Portrait photography advice
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
69
good battery power (250 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Sony TX55 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-24 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109 grams (0.24 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 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 250 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 recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $320