Sony W220 vs YI M1

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony W220 vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the W220 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The W220 was manufactured 8 years before the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W220 grades vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W220 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony W220 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W220 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the W220 against the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W220 and M1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W220 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older W220 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.