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Sony TX7 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2016
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Sony TX7 vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the YI M1

 TX7 M1 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TX7

 M1 TX7 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2010Newer by 81 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX7 and YI M1

 TX7 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX7 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
55
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX7
Travel photography with YI M1
59
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Sony TX7 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 10 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 3456 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 - 450 images
Form 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 recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $320