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Samsung WB800F vs YI M1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB800F vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and YI. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was introduced 4 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB800F scores vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the YI M1

 WB800F M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung WB800F

 M1 WB800F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2013Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and YI M1

 WB800F M1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WB800F compared to the M1.

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and M1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older WB800F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with YI M1
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
good battery (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
Vlogging with YI M1
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Samsung WB800F vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and YI M1
 Samsung WB800FYI M1
General Information
Brand Samsung YI
Model type Samsung WB800F YI M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $320