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Samsung DV300F vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 DV300F vs YI M1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung DV300F and YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was unveiled 5 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DV300F scores against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the YI M1

 DV300F M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung DV300F

 M1 DV300F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2012Fresher by 57 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and YI M1

 DV300F M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing 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 differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F vs the M1.

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with YI M1
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
78
great battery (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and YI M1
 Samsung DV300FYI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model type Samsung DV300F YI M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-02 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $320