Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 5 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and M1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the YI M1 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor technology.