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Sony WX30 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
YI M1
(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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Sony WX30 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony WX30 vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sony and YI. The resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WX30 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX30 was revealed 6 years prior to the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WX30 scores against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the YI M1

 WX30 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX30

 M1 WX30 
RevealedSeptember 2016July 2011More modern by 62 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX30 and YI M1

 WX30 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX30 features physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WX30 versus the M1.

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WX30 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX30 and M1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WX30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WX30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX30 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony WX30
Portrait photography with YI M1
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX30 Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
78
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony WX30 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX30 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 YI M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-25 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
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
Price at launch $259 $320