Samsung HZ50W vs YI M1

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ50W vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and YI. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was brought out 7 years before the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ50W grades against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W compared to the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and M1 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and M1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.