Samsung NX10 vs YI M1

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX10 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and YI. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and M1 (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The NX10 was manufactured 7 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX10 grades against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 vs the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and M1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and M1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the YI M1 will render more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.