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Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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-A3 vs YI M1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and YI. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released very close to the M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-A3 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and YI M1

 Fujifilm X-A3 M1 
AnnouncedAugust 2016September 2016Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 in the new Camera and 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 are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the M1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with YI M1
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
88
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
78
good battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-A3YI M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm YI
Model Fujifilm X-A3 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical 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 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 410 shots 450 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $480 $320