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Sony A58 vs YI M1

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66
Sony SLT-A58 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sony A58 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A58
(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
YI M1
(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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Sony A58 vs YI M1 Overview

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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The A58 was revealed 3 years prior to the M1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A58

 M1 A58 
RevealedSeptember 2016November 2013More modern by 34 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper 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).

Analyze the Sony A58 and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A58 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A58 and M1 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Sony A58 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A58 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A58 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A58 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A58
Portrait photography with YI M1
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
75
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A58 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A58
Sports photography with YI M1
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
54
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A58
Travel photography with YI M1
63
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
78
good battery (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A58 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (690 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A58 Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
33
touch screen
has face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony A58 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A58 and YI M1
 Sony SLT-A58YI 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