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Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX3000 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and YI. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NX3000 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was announced 3 years prior to the M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the YI M1

 NX3000 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX3000

 M1 NX3000 
RevealedSeptember 2016May 2014More modern by 28 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and YI M1

 NX3000 M1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 versus the M1.

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and M1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NX3000 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged NX3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
78
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (230 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
57
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
34
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung NX3000 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and YI M1
 Samsung NX3000YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model type Samsung NX3000 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-05-26 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 area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 81
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 32 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 450 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $897 $320