Sony WX5 vs YI M1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX5 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Sony WX5 versus YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.