Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1
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Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & YI M1. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the YI M1
| NX1000 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX1000
| M1 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | April 2012 | More recent by 53 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX1000 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung NX1000 | YI 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 |
