Sony WX5 vs YI M1
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Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the YI M1
WX5 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX5
M1 | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | July 2010 | Newer by 75 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX5 and YI M1
WX5 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Sony WX5 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | YI M1 | |
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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 |