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Samsung ST80 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST80 versus YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was released 7 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST80 matches up against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the YI M1

 ST80 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung ST80

 M1 ST80 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2010Fresher by 81 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and YI M1

 ST80 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST80 compared to the M1.

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST80 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST80
Sports photography with YI M1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
62
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
78
good battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with YI M1
39
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung ST80 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and YI M1
 Samsung ST80YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model Samsung ST80 YI M1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 4800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $320