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Samsung NX200 vs YI M1

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX200 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was launched 5 years before the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 matches up vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the YI M1

 NX200 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX200

 M1 NX200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2012Newer by 55 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and YI M1

 NX200 M1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 features outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 vs the M1.

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX200 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged NX200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
54
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with YI M1
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
33
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and YI M1
 Samsung NX200YI M1
General Information
Company Samsung YI
Model type Samsung NX200 YI M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-28 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 81
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 32 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $818 $320