Sony W350 vs YI M1
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Sony W350 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony W350 vs YI M1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the YI M1
W350 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W350
M1 | W350 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 81 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W350 and YI M1
W350 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W350 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | YI M1 | |
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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 |