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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched September 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 5 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the YI M1

 Galaxy Camera 4G M1 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 M1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedSeptember 2016August 2012More recent by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and YI M1

 Galaxy Camera 4G M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the M1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and M1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the YI M1 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with YI M1
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
78
better than average battery (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
37
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and YI M1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GYI M1
General Information
Make Samsung YI
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G YI M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-29 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $320