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Samsung TL220 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released September 2016
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Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung TL220 vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was manufactured 8 years before the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TL220 scores versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the YI M1

 TL220 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung TL220

 M1 TL220 
ReleasedSeptember 2016August 2009Fresher by 86 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and YI M1

 TL220 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL220 and the M1.

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL220 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with YI M1
61
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with YI M1
36
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Samsung TL220 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and YI M1
 Samsung TL220YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model Samsung TL220 YI M1
Also called ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-13 2016-09-19
Body design Compact 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE 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, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $320