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Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the YI M1

 WB1100F M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 M1 WB1100F 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2014Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and YI M1

 WB1100F M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with YI M1
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (512g)
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with YI M1
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (512g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
78
good battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and YI M1
 Samsung WB1100FYI M1
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