Samsung TL350 vs YI M1
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Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL350 & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the YI M1
TL350 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung TL350
M1 | TL350 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 80 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL350 and YI M1
TL350 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung TL350 vs YI M1 Specifications
Samsung TL350 | YI M1 | |
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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 |