Samsung NX300 vs YI M1
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Samsung NX300 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
(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
- Released September 2016
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Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX300 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NX300 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX300 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX300 scores versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the YI M1
| NX300 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX300
| M1 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | November 2013 | More recent by 34 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Sharper screen (+272k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and YI M1
| NX300 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX300 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Samsung NX300 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300 and the M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and M1.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The NX300 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older NX300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX300 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung NX300 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | YI |
| Model | Samsung NX300 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-11-24 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 768k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 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 | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 76 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 942 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| 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 release | $750 | $320 |
