Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1
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Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched May 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced September 2016
Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 S2 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and YI. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and M1 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 1 S2 was launched 3 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 S2 scores versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the YI M1
1 S2 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon 1 S2
M1 | 1 S2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | May 2014 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and YI M1
1 S2 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 S2 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and M1.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will give more detail utilizing its extra 5.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 S2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Specifications
Nikon 1 S2 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | YI |
Model type | Nikon 1 S2 | YI M1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-05-21 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 13.1 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 115.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14.2MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3072 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 81 |
Cross type focus points | 73 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 350g (0.77 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 images | 450 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $450 | $320 |