Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and YI. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and M1 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was brought out 11 years before the M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-1L grades versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and M1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.