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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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
  • Released September 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 4 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the YI M1

 Galaxy Camera M1 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 M1 Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2013More modern by 43 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and YI M1

 Galaxy Camera M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the M1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and M1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the YI M1 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with YI M1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with YI M1
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
YI M1 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competitors (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and YI M1
 Samsung Galaxy CameraYI M1
General Information
Brand Samsung YI
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera YI M1
Also called Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-19 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score 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 1 1
Price at launch $450 $320