Sony W830 vs YI M1
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Sony W830 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony W830 and YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the W830 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the W830 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe W830 was unveiled 3 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W830 scores against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sony W830 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the YI M1
| W830 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W830
| M1 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W830 and YI M1
| W830 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony W830 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W830 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Compare the Sony W830 and YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W830 vs the M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W830 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.
Sony W830 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W830 and M1.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The W830 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged W830 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony W830 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | YI M1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 81 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 450 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BN | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $128 | $320 |
