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Sony WX350 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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
  • Released September 2016
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Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony WX350 and YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The image resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WX350 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The WX350 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WX350 grades vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the YI M1

 WX350 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX350

 M1 WX350 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2014Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX350 and YI M1

 WX350 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony WX350 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Sony WX350 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WX350 and the M1.

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX350 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WX350 and M1.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX350 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older WX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX350 Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
72
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX350 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-13 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen 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 None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $270 $320