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Samsung NX11 vs YI M1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX10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
YI M1
(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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Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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The 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 
LaunchedSeptember 2016December 2010Fresher by 69 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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.

Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and M1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
78
great battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
24
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (499g)
33
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX11 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and YI M1
 Samsung NX11YI 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