Samsung MV800 vs YI M1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung MV800 and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and YI. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The MV800 was released 6 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the MV800 matches up versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the MV800 against the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and M1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the YI M1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.