Sony A65 vs YI M1
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Sony A65 vs YI M1 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Successor is Sony A68
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced September 2016
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Below, we are contrasting the Sony A65 vs YI M1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. The sensor resolution of the A65 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the A65 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A65 was released 5 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A65 matches up against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the YI M1
| A65 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A65
| M1 | A65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | November 2011 | Fresher by 59 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A65 and YI M1
| A65 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Sony A65 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A65 offers external measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A65 compared to the M1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A65 and M1 is 64 and 87 respectively.
Sony A65 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A65 and M1.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A65 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A65 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A65 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A65 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Sony SLT-A65 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | YI |
| Model type | Sony SLT-A65 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-11-15 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 81 |
| Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 143 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 622 gr (1.37 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 74 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 717 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 560 images | 450 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FM500H | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $700 | $320 |
