Sony WX150 vs YI M1

Below is a complete review of the Sony WX150 vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The image resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WX150 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WX150 was launched 5 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the WX150 matches up vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony WX150 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony WX150 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WX150 vs the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX150 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WX150 and M1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX150 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older WX150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.