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Samsung TL350 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
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
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Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL350 vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The TL350 was released 7 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL350 matches up versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the YI M1

 TL350 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung TL350

 M1 TL350 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2010More modern by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and YI M1

 TL350 M1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL350 against the M1.

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL350 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL350 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
Portrait photography with YI M1
35
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
78
good battery power (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and YI M1
 Samsung TL350YI M1
General Information
Make Samsung YI
Model type Samsung TL350 YI M1
Also Known as WB2000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-20 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $320