Sony W560 vs YI M1

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony W560 and YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W560 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the W560 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The W560 was launched 6 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the W560 matches up vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony W560 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W560 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the W560 vs the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W560 and M1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W560 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged W560 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.