Sony W290 vs YI M1

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony W290 versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the W290 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the W290 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The W290 was launched 8 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W290 matches up vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W290 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W290 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the W290 against the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W290 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W290 and M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W290 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged W290 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.