Sony WX300 vs YI M1
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Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 43 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX300 and YI M1
| WX300 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
Compare the Sony WX300 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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.
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Sony WX300 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | YI 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 |