Sony WX350 vs YI M1
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Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX350 and YI M1
| WX350 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX350 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Sony WX350 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | YI 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 |