Samsung SL202 vs YI M1
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Samsung SL202 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched September 2016
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Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung SL202 and YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SL202 was released 8 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL202 matches up versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the YI M1
| SL202 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung SL202
| M1 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 92 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and YI M1
| SL202 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung SL202 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL202 and YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL202 and the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Samsung SL202 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and M1.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL202 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung SL202 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung SL202 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | YI |
| Model type | Samsung SL202 | YI M1 |
| Otherwise known as | PL50 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 450 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $140 | $320 |