Sony WX50 vs YI M1

Its time to look much closer at the Sony WX50 versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The resolution of the WX50 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very well matched but the WX50 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX50 was released 5 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WX50 matches up vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sony WX50 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony WX50 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WX50 compared to the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX50 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WX50 and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX50 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the YI M1 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged WX50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.