Samsung Galaxy NX vs YI M1
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
(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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Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and YI. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was released 4 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the YI M1
| Galaxy NX | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| M1 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 39 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and YI M1
| Galaxy NX | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX against the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and M1 is 82 and 87 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and M1.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Galaxy NX will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | YI |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | YI M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-06-20 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMe IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 32 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 images | 450 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,300 | $320 |