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Samsung SL30 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
YI M1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the YI M1

 SL30 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung SL30

 M1 SL30 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2009Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and YI M1

 SL30 M1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
good battery power (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with YI M1
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Samsung SL30 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and YI M1
 Samsung SL30YI M1
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