Sony WX300 vs YI M1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX300 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.