Samsung ST30 vs YI M1

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST30 vs YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and YI. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was brought out 6 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST30 grades versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 has got exterior measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST30 versus the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and M1 is 98 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and M1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.