Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1
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Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Revealed September 2016

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The WB1100F was launched 3 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB1100F grades against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the YI M1
WB1100F | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung WB1100F
M1 | WB1100F | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and YI M1
WB1100F | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F provides external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F vs the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and M1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and M1.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the YI M1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WB1100F will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | YI |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | YI M1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 512g (1.13 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 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 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $320 |