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Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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 HZ30W vs YI M1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and YI. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was released 7 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ30W scores vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the YI M1

 HZ30W M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 M1 HZ30W 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2010Fresher by 81 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and YI M1

 HZ30W M1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W compared to the M1.

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and M1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the YI M1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with YI M1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
78
great battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and YI M1
 Samsung HZ30WYI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model Samsung HZ30W YI M1
Also called as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-19 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $320