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Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and YI. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 3 years after the M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-A7 M1 
RevealedSeptember 2019September 2016More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kClearer screen (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M1 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and YI M1

 Fujifilm X-A7 M1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the M1.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
80
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery power (450 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
78
good battery power (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-A7YI M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm YI
Model Fujifilm X-A7 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2016-09-19
Physical type 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
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