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Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
YI M1
(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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was released 3 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX2000 scores vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the YI M1

 NX2000 M1 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kSharper screen (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX2000

 M1 NX2000 
RevealedSeptember 2016November 2013More recent by 34 months

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and YI M1

 NX2000 M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 vs the M1.

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The NX2000 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older NX2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
good battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Samsung NX2000 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and YI M1
 Samsung NX2000YI M1
General Information
Brand Samsung YI
Model type Samsung NX2000 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 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 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 81
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 32 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 450 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $599 $320