Sony A58 vs YI M1
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Sony A58 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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Following is a extended review of the Sony A58 and YI M1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the A58 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A58 matches up against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the YI M1
| A58 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A58
| M1 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | November 2013 | More modern by 34 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A58 and YI M1
| A58 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A58 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A58 enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A58 against the M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A58 and M1 is 68 and 87 respectively.
Sony A58 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A58 and M1.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A58 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged A58 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A58 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony SLT-A58 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | YI |
| Model | Sony SLT-A58 | YI M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-11-27 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 81 |
| Cross focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 143 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 492 grams (1.08 lb) | 350 grams (0.77 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 753 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 690 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-FM500H | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $645 | $320 |