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Sony W350 vs YI M1

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony W350 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed 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 W350 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony W350 and YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the W350 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The W350 was released 7 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W350 matches up vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the YI M1

 W350 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W350

 M1 W350 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2010Newer by 81 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W350 and YI M1

 W350 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony W350 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W350 enjoys outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W350 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the W350 vs the M1.

Sony W350 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W350 and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Sony W350 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W350 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged W350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W350 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
78
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Sony W350 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $320