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Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 and YI M1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was introduced 11 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-10 matches up vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the YI M1

 GX-10 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung GX-10

 M1 GX-10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016September 2006Newer by 121 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and YI M1

 GX-10 M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-10 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 vs the M1.

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and M1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and M1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the YI M1 will result in greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with YI M1
9
can't shoot video
33
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and YI M1
 Samsung GX-10YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model Samsung GX-10 YI M1
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-09-21 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 151 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $850 $320