Samsung NX30 vs YI M1
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Samsung NX30 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
(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
- Revealed September 2016
Samsung NX30 vs YI M1 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX30 and YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX30 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the NX30 scores vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX30 vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the YI M1
NX30 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX30
M1 | NX30 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | January 2014 | More recent by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Sharper display (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and YI M1
NX30 | M1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 offers external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX30 vs the M1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and M1 is 75 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and M1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The NX30 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older NX30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Samsung NX30 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX30 vs YI M1 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | YI |
Model | Samsung NX30 | YI M1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-01-03 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMeIV | - |
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 | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 32 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 450 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1410 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $699 | $320 |