Sony WX80 vs YI M1

Let's look more in depth at the Sony WX80 vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sony and YI. The image resolution of the WX80 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WX80 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WX80 was announced 4 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WX80 matches up versus the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sony WX80 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony WX80 features outside measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX80 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WX80 against the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WX80 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX80 and M1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WX80 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older WX80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.