Sony W370 vs YI M1
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Sony W370 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released 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
- Released September 2016
Sony W370 vs YI M1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony W370 versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the W370 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the W370 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W370 was announced 7 years before the M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W370 scores versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W370 vs YI M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony W370 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the YI M1
W370 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W370
M1 | W370 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 81 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W370 and YI M1
W370 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony W370 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony W370 features physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).
See the Sony W370 versus YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W370 vs the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Sony W370 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W370 and M1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W370 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older W370 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Sony W370 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W370 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | YI |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | YI M1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 34-238mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-5.6 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $320 |