Samsung HZ15W vs YI M1
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Samsung HZ15W vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced September 2016
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ15W vs YI M1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ15W and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ15W was manufactured 8 years prior to the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ15W scores against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the YI M1
| HZ15W | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung HZ15W
| M1 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 92 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and YI M1
| HZ15W | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ15W and YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W and the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and M1.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | YI |
| Model | Samsung HZ15W | YI M1 |
| Also Known as | WB550 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $330 | $320 |