Samsung NX100 vs YI M1
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Samsung NX100 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
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(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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Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX100 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and YI. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and M1 (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX100 was introduced 7 years before the M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX100 grades vs the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the YI M1
| NX100 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX100
| M1 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 | September 2010 | Fresher by 73 months | |
| Display resolution | 1040k | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and YI M1
| NX100 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX100 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX100 against the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and M1.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX100 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will give extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX100 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | YI |
| Model type | Samsung NX100 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $386 | $320 |