Sony W350 vs YI M1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony W350 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.