Sony WX70 vs YI M1

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony WX70 versus YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the WX70 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WX70 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WX70 was announced 5 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WX70 matches up vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony WX70 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony WX70 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX70 versus YI M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WX70 vs the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX70 and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WX70 and M1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX70 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WX70 will be behind in sensor technology.