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Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Later Model is Samsung NX1100
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX1000 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1000 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and YI. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was revealed 5 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX1000 scores vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the YI M1

 NX1000 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX1000

 M1 NX1000 
LaunchedSeptember 2016April 2012More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and YI M1

 NX1000 M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 and the M1.

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NX1000 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
YI M1 Sports photography advice
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and YI M1
 Samsung NX1000YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model Samsung NX1000 YI M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-19 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 81
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 32 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 450 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $388 $320