Sony TX66 vs YI M1

Let's look more closely at the Sony TX66 versus YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TX66 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX66 was introduced 5 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TX66 scores versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX66 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX66 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX66 versus the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and M1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX66 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TX66 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.