Samsung WB700 vs YI M1

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB700 and YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and YI. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB700 grades versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB700 and YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB700 versus the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and M1 is 98 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and M1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the YI M1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WB700 will be behind in sensor technology.