Sony WX10 vs YI M1
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Sony WX10 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced September 2016
Sony WX10 vs YI M1 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony WX10 vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The image resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WX10 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WX10 was brought out 6 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WX10 grades against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony WX10 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 and YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX10 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the YI M1
WX10 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX10
M1 | WX10 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | January 2011 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX10 and YI M1
WX10 | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony WX10 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony WX10 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements 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 WX10 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WX10 against the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Sony WX10 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX10 and M1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WX10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WX10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Sony WX10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX10 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | YI M1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-168mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD Plus | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 161g (0.35 lb) | 350g (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $320 |