Samsung NX300M vs YI M1
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Samsung NX300M vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Released September 2016
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX300M and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and YI. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the NX300M (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe NX300M was revealed 4 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX300M matches up against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the YI M1
| NX300M | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX300M
| M1 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 45 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Crisper display (+272k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and YI M1
| NX300M | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300M vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has got external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M compared to the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and M1.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NX300M features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX300M vs YI M1 Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | YI |
| Model | Samsung NX300M | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-01-03 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 768k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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, 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 data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
| Physical 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 450 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $699 | $320 |