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Sony WX1 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Sony WX1 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony WX1 and YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX1 was revealed 8 years before the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WX1 matches up versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the YI M1

 WX1 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX1

 M1 WX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016August 2009Fresher by 86 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX1 and YI M1

 WX1 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony WX1 enjoys physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Sony WX1 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WX1 against the M1.

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX1 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX1 and M1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WX1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the YI M1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older WX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX1
Street photography with YI M1
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
78
great battery life (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX1 Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149g)
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Sony WX1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1YI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 YI M1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-06 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB 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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 450 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $320