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Samsung EX2F vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung EX2F vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and YI. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was introduced 4 years prior to the M1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX2F scores versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the YI M1

 EX2F M1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung EX2F

 M1 EX2F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016December 2012More modern by 45 months
Display resolution1040k0kClearer display (+1040k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and YI M1

 EX2F M1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX2F and the M1.

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and M1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will give more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
75
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
78
great battery power (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
33
touch screen
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Samsung EX2F vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and YI M1
 Samsung EX2FYI M1
General Information
Brand Samsung YI
Model type Samsung EX2F YI M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-12-18 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 4.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format 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 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $478 $320