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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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
  • Introduced September 2016
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and YI. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 2 years later than the M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the YI M1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M1 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2016Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and YI M1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the M1.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
91
manual focus
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
74
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
70
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery life (450 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
low battery power (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
good battery life (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
33
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and YI M1
 Fujifilm GFX 50RYI M1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm YI
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R YI M1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 117 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $4,499 $320