Samsung WB35F vs YI M1

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB35F versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and YI. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was introduced 3 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB35F scores against the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB35F versus the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB35F having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WB35F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.