Fujifilm S1 vs YI M1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1 versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and YI. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 3 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and M1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and M1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.