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Samsung TL240 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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
  • Introduced September 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL240 and YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The TL240 was introduced 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL240 matches up against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the YI M1

 TL240 M1 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung TL240

 M1 TL240 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2010More recent by 81 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and YI M1

 TL240 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL240 vs the M1.

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and M1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL240 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TL240 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
78
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Samsung TL240 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and YI M1
 Samsung TL240YI M1
General Information
Company Samsung YI
Model Samsung TL240 YI M1
Otherwise known as ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 4800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $171 $320