Sony W370 vs YI M1

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.

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.

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.

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

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.