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Sony W370 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony W370 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony W370
(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
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
  • Released September 2016
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the YI M1

 W370 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W370

 M1 W370 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2010More recent by 81 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W370 and YI M1

 W370 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Sony W370 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sony W370 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
78
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with YI M1
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Sony W370 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370YI M1
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