Samsung SL30 vs YI M1
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Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Released September 2016

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung SL30 and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and YI. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

The SL30 was introduced 8 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL30 scores versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the YI M1
SL30 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung SL30
M1 | SL30 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 92 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and YI M1
SL30 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SL30 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 versus the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and M1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will give extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | YI |
Model | Samsung SL30 | YI M1 |
Also Known as | ES15 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $93 | $320 |