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Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(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
YI M1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the YI M1

 1 S2 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 M1 1 S2 
IntroducedSeptember 2016May 2014Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and YI M1

 1 S2 M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography information
YI M1 Portrait photography information
60
focusing manually
decent MP (14.2 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
71
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (190 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
60
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
decent MP (14.2MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
55
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (190 grams)
decent MP (14.2MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
great battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14.2MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
33
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (190g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
33
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 S2 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and YI M1
 Nikon 1 S2YI M1
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