Sony WX1 vs YI M1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Sony WX1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.