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Sony WX500 vs YI M1

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony WX500 versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The image resolution of the WX500 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the WX500 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WX500 was released 17 months prior to the M1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WX500 grades against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the YI M1

 WX500 M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX500

 M1 WX500 
LaunchedSeptember 2016April 2015More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX500 and YI M1

 WX500 M1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony WX500 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Sony WX500 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WX500 and the M1.

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX500 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WX500 and M1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WX500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX500 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX500 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX500 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
33
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX500 and YI M1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500YI M1
General Information
Company Sony YI
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 YI M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-04-14 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
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 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 gr (0.52 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 450 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $348 $320