Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
(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
- Announced September 2016

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and YI. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 20 months before the M1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A2 and YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the YI M1
Fujifilm X-A2 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-A2
M1 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | More modern by 20 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and YI M1
Fujifilm X-A2 | M1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and M1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the YI M1 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | YI |
Model | Fujifilm X-A2 | YI M1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.6fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 | 410 images | 450 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $370 | $320 |