Samsung SL620 vs YI M1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL620 and YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was introduced 8 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL620 scores versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SL620 against the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and M1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL620 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the YI M1 will result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.