Samsung NX11 vs YI M1
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Samsung NX11 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
- Launched December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Refreshed by Samsung NX20
(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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In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX11 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and YI. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and M1 (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX11 was revealed 6 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX11 scores versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the YI M1
| NX11 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX11
| M1 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | December 2010 | Fresher by 69 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and YI M1
| NX11 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 and the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and M1 is 80 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and M1.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX11 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the YI M1 will give you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | YI |
| Model type | Samsung NX11 | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-12-28 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
| 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 Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 450 photographs |
| 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $626 | $320 |