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Sony W380 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony W380 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W380 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony W380 versus YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the W380 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The W380 was announced 7 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W380 grades against the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the YI M1

 W380 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W380

 M1 W380 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2010Fresher by 81 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W380 and YI M1

 W380 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony W380 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W380 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the W380 against the M1.

Sony W380 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony W380 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W380 and M1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W380 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the YI M1 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older W380 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W380 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography advice
YI M1 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
78
great battery power (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Sony W380 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380YI M1
General Information
Company Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $44 $320