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Sony W690 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony W690 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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 W690 vs YI M1 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Sony W690 and YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the W690 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The W690 was introduced 5 years before the M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W690 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W690 scores vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the YI M1

 W690 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W690

 M1 W690 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2012More recent by 55 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W690 and YI M1

 W690 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W690 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W690 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W690 and the M1.

Sony W690 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W690 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Sony W690 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W690 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W690 and M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W690 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the YI M1 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older W690 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W690 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony W690 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W690 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W690 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W690 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W690
Sports photography with YI M1
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W690 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
68
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
good battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W690 Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W690 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Sony W690 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W690 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-28 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 220 photographs 450 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $297 $320