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Samsung CL80 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 vs YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and YI. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The CL80 was introduced 7 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CL80 scores vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the YI M1

 CL80 M1 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung CL80

 M1 CL80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2010Newer by 81 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and YI M1

 CL80 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CL80 compared to the M1.

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with YI M1
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with YI M1
60
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
78
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
YI M1 Landscape photography factors
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and YI M1
 Samsung CL80YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung YI
Model type Samsung CL80 YI M1
Also called ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 4800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $320