Samsung ST150F vs YI M1

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST150F vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was brought out 4 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST150F scores against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ST150F vs the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and M1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST150F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ST150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.