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Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1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
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
  • Announced September 2016
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-A2 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M1 Fujifilm X-A2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2015More modern by 20 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper 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 dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
YI M1 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
57
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
78
good battery (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
78
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
70
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-A2YI M1
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