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Sony W830 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony W830 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony W830
(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
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 W830 vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the YI M1

 W830 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony W830

 M1 W830 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2014More modern by 32 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W830 and YI M1

 W830 M1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W830 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W830 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony W830 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W830 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony W830 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W830 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W830
Street photography with YI M1
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W830
Travel photography with YI M1
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
great battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W830 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony W830 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W830 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830YI 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