Sony TX7 vs YI M1

The following is a extended assessment of the Sony TX7 and YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX7 was brought out 7 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TX7 grades vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX7 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX7 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions 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 vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TX7 and the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX7 and M1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the YI M1 will result in extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.