Fujifilm X-E1 vs YI M1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and YI. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.