Samsung NX mini vs YI M1

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX mini vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and YI. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very well matched but the NX mini (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was manufactured 3 years before the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX mini matches up against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX mini versus the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will resolve extra detail due to its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged NX mini is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.