Sony WX220 vs YI M1

Let's take a closer look at the Sony WX220 versus YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The image resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the WX220 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WX220 was announced 3 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WX220 scores versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 & YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX220 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony WX220 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX220 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WX220 compared to the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX220 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX220 and M1.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WX220 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged WX220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.