Samsung NX20 vs YI M1

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 versus YI M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX20 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was released 5 years before the M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX20 matches up versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX20 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX20 versus the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and M1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX20 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older NX20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.