Clicky

Sony W570 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony W570 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Sony W570 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony W570 vs YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close but the W570 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The W570 was revealed 6 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W570 grades vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the YI M1

 W570 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W570

 M1 W570 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011More modern by 69 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W570 and YI M1

 W570 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony W570 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W570 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Sony W570 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W570 and the M1.

Sony W570 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W570 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony W570 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W570 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W570 and M1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W570 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the YI M1 will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W570 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W570 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W570 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Sony W570 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sony W570 Sports photography advice
YI M1 Sports photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W570
Travel photography with YI M1
66
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
78
good battery (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Sony W570 Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sony W570 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-06 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 116 gr (0.26 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $159 $320