Samsung HZ30W vs YI M1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.