Samsung NX1 vs YI M1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1 versus YI M1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and YI. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and M1 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was introduced 24 months earlier than the M1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX1 grades versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Samsung NX1 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 vs the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and M1 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and M1.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.