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Samsung NX500 vs YI M1

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
YI M1
(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
  • Announced September 2016
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Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX500 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and YI. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and M1 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was launched 19 months earlier than the M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX500 matches up against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the YI M1

 NX500 M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Samsung NX500

 M1 NX500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2015More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and YI M1

 NX500 M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX500 and the M1.

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and M1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX500
Street photography with YI M1
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
high sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
55
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
good battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
33
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Samsung NX500 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and YI M1
 Samsung NX500YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung YI
Model Samsung NX500 YI M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-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 28 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 32 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format H.265 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 450 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $800 $320