Samsung NX210 vs YI M1
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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87 Imaging
59 Features
66 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
(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
- Introduced September 2016
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX210 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX210 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX210 was revealed 5 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX210 scores vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the YI M1
| NX210 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX210
| M1 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and YI M1
| NX210 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX210 against the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and M1.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX210 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX210 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | YI |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-08-14 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | 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 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 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 450 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $625 | $320 |