Sony WX9 vs YI M1
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Sony WX9 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched September 2016
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony WX9 vs YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sony and YI. The image resolution of the WX9 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the WX9 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WX9 scores vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the YI M1
| WX9 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony WX9
| M1 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 69 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX9 and YI M1
| WX9 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony WX9 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony WX9 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WX9 against the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WX9 and M1 is 99 and 87 respectively.
Sony WX9 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX9 and M1.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX9 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older WX9 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony WX9 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | YI M1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | BIONZ | - |
| 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 450 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BN1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $188 | $320 |