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Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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
  • Introduced September 2016
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Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the YI M1

 GX-1L M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 M1 GX-1L 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2006Fresher by 128 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and YI M1

 GX-1L M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
55
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with YI M1
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with YI M1
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung GX-1L vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and YI M1
 Samsung GX-1LYI M1
General Information
Make Samsung YI
Model type Samsung GX-1L YI M1
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-02-24 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 81
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 151 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $320