Samsung DV150F vs YI M1

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung DV150F and YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was manufactured 4 years before the M1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DV150F matches up versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F provides outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F compared to the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged DV150F is going to be behind in sensor tech.