Samsung PL120 vs YI M1

Let's look closer at the Samsung PL120 and YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and YI. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was unveiled 6 years prior to the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the PL120 matches up against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the PL120 versus the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and M1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL120 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.