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Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Released September 2016
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Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm XP70 and YI M1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and YI. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 3 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm XP70 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm XP70

 M1 Fujifilm XP70 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2014Newer by 32 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and YI M1

 Fujifilm XP70 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 and YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the M1.

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
YI M1 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
78
good battery power (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with YI M1
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and YI M1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70YI M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm YI
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 YI M1
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 shots 450 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $320