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Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and YI. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out 8 months earlier than the M1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-E2S M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M1 Fujifilm X-E2S 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2016Fresher by 8 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and YI M1

 Fujifilm X-E2S M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the M1.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and M1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the YI M1 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography details
YI M1 Travel photography details
72
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
78
good battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with YI M1
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with YI M1
35
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-E2SYI M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm YI
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S YI M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 450 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $320