Samsung WB850F vs YI M1

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB850F and YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and YI. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the WB850F (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WB850F was manufactured 5 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB850F scores versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB850F versus the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB850F because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.