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Sony TX9 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" 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
  • Revealed July 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
  • Announced September 2016
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Sony TX9 vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony TX9 and YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The TX9 was unveiled 7 years before the M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TX9 grades vs the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the YI M1

 TX9 M1 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony TX9

 M1 TX9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016July 2010More modern by 75 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX9 and YI M1

 TX9 M1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX9 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX9 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX9 against the M1.

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and M1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX9 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX9 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX9
Portrait photography with YI M1
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (149 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX9
Sports photography with YI M1
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
60
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (149g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX9
Landscape photography with YI M1
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (149g)
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony TX9 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9YI M1
General Information
Make Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
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 photographs
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $320