Sony WX500 vs YI M1
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Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 & YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony WX500 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the YI M1
WX500 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX500
M1 | WX500 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | April 2015 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX500 and YI M1
WX500 | M1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX500 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX500 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | YI M1 | |
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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 |