Samsung NX100 vs YI M1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.