Samsung TL205 vs YI M1
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Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the YI M1
TL205 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung TL205
M1 | TL205 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 81 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and YI M1
TL205 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs YI M1 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | YI M1 | |
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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 |