Samsung NX10 vs YI M1
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![Samsung NX10 front Samsung NX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-NX10.jpg)
![YI M1 front YI M1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/YI-M1/YI-M1-front.jpg)
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Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11
(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
- Launched September 2016
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Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Overview
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.
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Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the YI M1
NX10 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX10
M1 | NX10 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 78 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and YI M1
NX10 | M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Samsung NX10 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 size comparison Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX10-vs-YI-M1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and M1 is 80 and 87 respectively.
![Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX10-vs-YI-M1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX10-vs-YI-M1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX10-vs-YI-M1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX10 vs YI M1 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | YI |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | YI M1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 32 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 450 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $626 | $320 |