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Sony WX300 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony WX300 and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WX300 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX300 was brought out 4 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WX300 grades vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the YI M1

 WX300 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX300

 M1 WX300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2013More modern by 43 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX300 and YI M1

 WX300 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony WX300 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WX300 vs the M1.

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX300 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX300 and M1.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WX300 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the YI M1 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX300 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX300 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
good battery (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX300 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300YI M1
General Information
Company Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-20 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 166 gr (0.37 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 450 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $320