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Samsung TL205 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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
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Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL205 versus YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was unveiled 7 years prior to the M1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL205 grades vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the YI M1

 TL205 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung TL205

 M1 TL205 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2010More modern by 81 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and YI M1

 TL205 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL205 versus 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 dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL205 compared to the M1.

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and M1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL205 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the YI M1 will give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
78
better than average battery (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (177g)
33
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and YI M1
 Samsung TL205YI M1
General Information
Brand Samsung YI
Model type Samsung TL205 YI M1
Also called PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $320