Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Released January 2021
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
(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
- Announced September 2016
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and YI. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 4 years later than the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E4 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the YI M1
| Fujifilm X-E4 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2021 | September 2016 | More recent by 54 months | |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| M1 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and YI M1
| Fujifilm X-E4 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and M1.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | YI |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E4 | YI M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-01-27 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 58 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 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 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 364g (0.80 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 380 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $849 | $320 |