Samsung EX2F vs YI M1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.