Samsung HZ35W vs YI M1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ35W vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was introduced 7 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ35W grades versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W vs YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W against the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and M1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.