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Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and YI. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 17 months later than the M1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-A5 M1 
ReleasedJanuary 2018September 2016More recent by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and YI M1

 Fujifilm X-A5 M1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications 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-A5 versus YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the M1.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
88
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
78
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-A5YI M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm YI
Model Fujifilm X-A5 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 361 gr (0.80 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $320