Sony W710 vs YI M1
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Sony W710 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Announced September 2016
Sony W710 vs YI M1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sony W710 and YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the W710 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W710 was revealed 4 years prior to the M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W710 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the W710 matches up versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W710 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Sony W710 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the YI M1
W710 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W710
M1 | W710 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 45 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W710 and YI M1
W710 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony W710 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W710 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W710 and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W710 vs the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W710 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.
Sony W710 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W710 and M1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W710 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged W710 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony W710 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W710 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | YI M1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | - |
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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $90 | $320 |