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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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 Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the YI M1

 Galaxy Camera 3G M1 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 M1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedSeptember 2016August 2012More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and YI M1

 Galaxy Camera 3G M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with YI M1
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
78
good battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with YI M1
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
33
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and YI M1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GYI M1
General Information
Make Samsung YI
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G YI M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-29 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $606 $320