Samsung HZ10W vs YI M1

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ10W versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was revealed 8 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ10W matches up versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ10W versus YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W vs the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will give you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor tech.