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Sony WX5 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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
  • Revealed September 2016
Photography Glossary

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony WX5 versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the WX5 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX5 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the WX5 matches up versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the YI M1

 WX5 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX5

 M1 WX5 
RevealedSeptember 2016July 2010Newer by 75 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX5 and YI M1

 WX5 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony WX5 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX5 and the M1.

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WX5 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WX5 and M1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WX5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WX5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
78
good battery (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX5 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Sony YI
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 YI M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $320